Workers' Compensation Attorney(Associate-Partner)-Amazing bonus upside
Company: Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location : Richmond, VA About
KPM LAW Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM) is one of the largest
insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, with
nearly 35 years of experience serving national and international
insurance carriers and self-insured companies. With strategically
located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed across VA, MD,
DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency, excellence, and
trial-ready defense. The Opportunity We are seeking attorneys
across all levels to join our Workers’ Compensation team in the
Richmond office. This role is 100% workers’ comp defense and offers
the opportunity to work directly with two highly experienced
partners and a strong support team. This role will work exclusively
on Workers’ Compensation matters, supporting a partner-led docket
of approximately 100–150 active files. The ideal associate
candidate will have 1–5 years of workers’ comp defense experience,
but we remain open to candidates with more experience or strong
adjacent litigation backgrounds. The ideal partner-level candidate
will have 10 years of workers' comp defense experience. The
position is well-suited for someone who can contribute immediately
without requiring foundational training. Responsibilities Assist in
managing a robust Workers’ Compensation docket. Draft pleadings,
motions, discovery, medical summaries, position statements, and
settlement documents. Conduct depositions and prepare for hearings
as experience permits. Communicate with clients, claims
professionals, medical providers, and opposing counsel. Support
partners in hearing preparation and strategy; assume greater
autonomy as you ramp up. Attend Workers’ Compensation hearings,
which occur regularly (multiple per month). Contribute to case
evaluation, negotiation, and settlement evaluations. Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school. Virginia Bar admission (active
and in good standing). For associate candidates : 1–5 years of
Workers’ Compensation defense experience. For partner candidates :
10 years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience. Strong
writing, analysis, and file management skills. Ability to work
efficiently in a high-volume, fast-moving practice. Medical
background knowledge is a plus. Strong organizational skills and
the ability to manage a heavy workload and multi-task. Why KPM?
Early trial exposure and hands-on experience. Collaborative,
supportive culture. Competitive compensation with performance-based
bonuses. Benefits include 401k with firm match, PTO, and flexible
work arrangements. KPM LAW is an equal opportunity employer. We do
not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms
submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for
compensation. Company Description Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith
(KPM LAW) is one of the largest insurance defense firms in Virginia
and the Mid-Atlantic, with nearly 35 years of experience serving
national and international insurance carriers and self-insured
companies. With strategically located offices in Virginia and
attorneys licensed across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for
efficiency, excellence, and trial-ready defense. Company
Description Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM LAW) is one of the
largest insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic,
with nearly 35 years of experience serving national and
international insurance carriers and self-insured companies. With
strategically located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed
across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency,
excellence, and trial-ready defense.
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