Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Workers Compensation Defense Attorney in Georgia. This is a remote/work-from-home position that may be performed in-office, remotely, or hybrid. Travel and in-person appearances to Court/Boards and depositions are required, as necessary. This is a full-time/exempt position.

As a member of the Staff Counsel group, the attorney will primarily handle the defense of litigated workers compensation claims made against companies. Responsibilities include investigating and managing assigned cases from the inception of the lawsuit through conclusion via dismissal, settlement, or trial, and working with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims expeditiously and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in connection with workers compensation matters in the State of Georgia.
• Independently conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other legal activity required to resolve cases.
• Provide daily communication with claim professionals and clients regarding legal file evaluations.
• Provide legal advice to insureds and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round tables.

Requirements

• Attorney must be licensed in Georgia.
• 4+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience desired.
• Strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, including applicable federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
• Ability to analyze issues, proactively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
• Solid experience preparing responsive pleadings; handling appearances, motion practice, depositions, court hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Experience conducting valuation of claims and making recommendations for resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and handle matters efficiently.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Target hiring range: The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects the ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

Location

Georgia (remote/work-from-home position with in-person appearances to Court/Boards and depositions as necessary). Work arrangements may include in-office, remote, or hybrid.