Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Workers Compensation Defense Attorney in Georgia. The position is remote/work-from-home and full time/exempt.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in connection with workers compensation matters in the State of Georgia.
• Independently handle depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other legal activities required to resolve cases.
• Communicate daily with claim professionals and clients regarding evaluations of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to insureds and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round tables.
• Investigate and manage assigned cases from the inception of the lawsuit through conclusion, including dismissal, settlement, or trial.
• Work with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims expeditiously and efficiently.
• Travel and in-person appearances to Court/Boards and depositions are required, as necessary.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target hiring range varies based on geographic location and other factors, including merit/performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience.
• Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards.

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 with travel for Court/Boards appearances and depositions as necessary.