Defense Attorney (Workers’ Compensation) – 5-8k sign on Bonus

Overview

An in-house Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney position is available for attorneys licensed to practice in:

• California or Virginia or dually licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska.

This role supports workers’ compensation defense matters under the direction of the General Counsel. Counsel will appear and defend litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. The attorney is expected to live and practice in their licensed geographic area.

Sign-on bonus: $5000–$8000.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files, recommending strategic posture and working files to conclusion consistent with all ethical duties.
• Communicate timely and effectively with all clients.
• Apply legal principles, knowledge, and skills based on experience to assigned matters.
• Evaluate and select appropriate legal techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment to solve legal issues.
• Draft and/or dictate legal correspondence and memorandums and work with minimal supervision on assigned matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
• Provide objective assessment of risk areas.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in the employed state(s) required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of workers’ compensation legal experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
• Ability to understand complex legal issues.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels.
• Effective leadership, management, and advocacy skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills; attention to detail.
• Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work within an electronic matter management system.
• Ability to work from a remote location with a paperless environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuous learning, as defined by the employer’s learning philosophy (required).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $155,500 to $203,400.
• Sign-on bonus: $5000–$8000.
• Competitive bonus.
• Fully remote work.
• 401(k) match.
• 20+ PTO days.
• 13+ holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual merit reviews.
• Work-life balance.

Note: Actual compensation decision relies on internal equity, candidate skills and professional experience, geographic location, market, and other potential factors. Offers may not be at or near the top of the range.

Location & Working Conditions

• This position requires the attorney to live and practice in their licensed geographic area (California, Virginia, or dually licensed in Iowa and Nebraska).
• Work is mostly performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.
• Travel is required. Must be able to drive an automobile and have a valid operator license.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to handle documents, books, manuals; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

Employment Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Hired on an “at will” basis.
• Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.