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

Overview

This role is an in-house Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney position. The attorney will work under the direction of the General Counsel and will appear and defend litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues.

Counsel is expected to live and practice in the licensed geographic area.

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
• Evaluate and select appropriate legal techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment to solve legal issues
• Draft and/or dictate legal correspondence and memorandums, working with minimal supervision
• 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

Education & Employment Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to the bar (in good standing) in the employed state(s) required
• Continuous learning, as defined by the employer’s learning philosophy, is required

Required Licensure / Practice Location

Seeking attorneys licensed to practice in California or Virginia, or dually licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of workers’ compensation legal experience

Required Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance
• Ability to understand complex legal issues
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization
• Effective leadership, management, and advocacy skills
• Strong problem-solving skills; excellent 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

Work-Life Benefits

• 20+ PTO days
• 13+ holidays
• Competitive bonus
• Fully remote
• 401(k) match
• Work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Annual merit reviews

Working Conditions

• Mostly office-based work 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

Compensation & Sign-On Bonus

• Sign-on bonus: $5000–$8000
• Pay range: $155,500 to $203,400

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Candidates are hired on an at-will basis, and nothing in the posting is intended to create a contract.