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Workers Compensation Attorney

Jobot · Baton Rouge, LA

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr full-time Posted Sep 22, 2026 · 9 days ago
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National Law Firm Seeking a Workers Compensation Attorney in New Orleans/Baton Rouge! Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: We are a long-standing, dynamic law firm experiencing continued growth and seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Louisiana team. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with experienced litigators representing employers and insurance carriers in state workers’ compensation matters while building meaningful client relationships and advancing your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Why join us? - Established and respected firm with a strong reputation in the Louisiana legal market - Supportive leadership with mentorship and professional development opportunities - Collaborative team culture with low turnover - Stable pipeline of insurance defense work and long-standing client relationships - Opportunity for advancement and partnership track potential Job Details

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Pay & demand for Lawyers in Louisiana

This listing pays about $135,000/yr (midpoint) — around the 75th percentile for Lawyers in Baton Rouge metro: above the typical range.

$17,87010th $102,070median $194,46090th
Median pay
$102,070/yr · Baton Rouge metro
Typical range
$76,660 – $133,570
Average pay
$112,100/yr
Employed in Louisiana
10,200
Share of LA jobs
5.27 per 1,000

Baton Rouge metro median for this occupation is $2,030 below the statewide median.

Typical path: Bachelor's + Juris Doctor (JD); must pass the state bar exam

Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Median rent
$1,108/mo
Median home value
$232,300
Median household income
$68,910/yr
Population
871,379

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 10.2 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 11% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 231011 — Lawyers. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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