Lodestar Law LLC is dedicated to advocating for injured workers and helping them navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Our highly specialized practice represents U.S. government contractors and other injured workers in claims arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAFI). Our clients may have worked on military installations, government facilities, research stations, or in active conflict zones around the world.

About Lodestar Law

Lodestar Law LLC is dedicated to advocating for injured workers and helping them navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Our highly specialized practice represents U.S. government contractors and other injured workers in claims arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAFI). Our clients may have worked on military installations, government facilities, research stations, or in active conflict zones around the world.

We are a fully remote, forward-thinking law firm built on trust, accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. We believe technology should enhance legal practice, not replace legal judgment or human connection. We use firm-approved systems to reduce repetitive administrative work so our attorneys can focus on advanced legal analysis, strategy, advocacy, and client relationships. Employees must follow all firm confidentiality, security, technology, and AI-use policies.

Who Thrives at Lodestar

• Trustworthy, honest, dependable, and accountable without constant supervision.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating proactively with a fully remote team.
• Highly organized, responsive, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Compassionate with injured clients while maintaining sound professional judgment.
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn specialized law, firm systems, and approved workflows.
• Committed to confidentiality, accuracy, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Settlement Attorney will focus on evaluating, negotiating, documenting, and advancing resolutions in DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, and related federal workers’ compensation matters. This attorney will work closely with clients, litigation attorneys, opposing counsel, carriers, and the firm’s settlement support team to move cases from settlement evaluation through fully executed agreements, approval, payment, and appropriate closure. The ideal candidate is a strategic negotiator and meticulous document reviewer who can manage a large pipeline without losing sight of client goals or approval requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal intake interviews with prospective clients by telephone or video.
• Evaluate jurisdiction, employment circumstances, injury history, claim status, timeliness of concerns, prior representation, and potential coverage under the DBA, NAFI, or Longshore Act.
• Review available medical records, claim documents, employment materials, prior settlements, releases, and correspondence when relevant to the intake determination.
• Identify prior settlement language or other facts that may affect whether a new claim can proceed.
• Explain the firm’s intake process and general legal framework clearly without creating unrealistic expectations or guaranteeing outcomes.
• Document all material facts accurately and promptly in the firm’s case-management system.
• Prepare concise intake assessments and recommendations for acceptance, decline, or additional investigation.
• Identify urgent deadlines, benefit interruptions, medical treatment issues, or other matters requiring immediate escalation.
• Coordinate conflict checks, engagement documentation, record collection, and transfer of accepted matters to the appropriate legal team.
• Maintain professional follow-up with prospective clients and referral sources.
• Use only firm-approved tools and workflows, with careful human review of all legal analysis and communications.

Success in This Role

• Makes sound, consistent intake decisions based on complete and accurate information.
• Balance efficiency with patience, empathy, and careful listening.
• Recognize missing facts and ask focused follow-up questions.
• Create organized, litigation-ready intake records that allow smooth handoff to the handling team.
• Communicate promptly and respectfully, including when the firm cannot accept a matter.

Required Qualifications

• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong issue-spotting, analytical, interviewing, and client communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate numerous potential matters efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
• Excellent written documentation and professional telephone/video presence.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and remain responsive in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, workers’ compensation, personal injury, disability, administrative law, or claimant-side practice.
• Prior client intake, case evaluation, or legal screening experience.
• Experience communicating with clients from diverse cultural, geographic, or linguistic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with electronic case management and document review systems.

Benefits Highlights

• Fully remote work with no office requirements.
• Generous paid time off grows with tenure.
• Unused PTO may carry forward when permitted.
• Twelve paid holidays support meaningful personal time.
• Approved professional development expenses receive firm funding.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility, applicable law, and the current handbook and plan documents.

Compensation and Position Details

• Salary range: $150,000–$200,000.
• Full-time, fully remote position.
• Attorneys are expected to be available during standard business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Hiring Process

As part of our innovation-focused hiring process, candidates will complete a brief technology-enabled assessment addressing communication, judgment, problem-solving, and alignment with Lodestar’s culture. The assessment is reviewed by the hiring team and is one component of the overall evaluation. Technology supports the process and does not replace human review or final decision-making. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lodestar Law LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.