Associate Attorney

Sacbar; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

QSEHRA health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

McDaniel Law Services, LLC is seeking an Attorney to join its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. The attorney will manage a caseload, appear before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and courts, and handle hearings with direct client interaction in a hybrid work setup.

Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ohio. Experience in workers’ compensation or related litigation is preferred; strong research, writing, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Ohio license in good standing.
• Excellent analytical, writing, legal research, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior workers’ compensation experience preferred; other litigation/administrative hearing experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of litigation matters and administrative proceedings.
• Represent clients before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and courts; prepare for hearings and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research, prepare litigation plans and budgets, and draft pleadings and briefs.
• Review medical records and claim files; communicate with clients and assist with case strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Written communication

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Workers’ Compensation Attorney

McDaniel Law Services, LLC, is seeking an Attorney to join its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. The position offers the opportunity to build substantive experience, work directly with clients, and become an integral member of the Firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice. Candidates must be licensed to practice law immediately in Ohio.

The Attorney will handle a variety of litigation matters and administrative proceedings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing an assigned caseload; representing clients in matters before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and courts; preparing for and attending administrative hearings and court proceedings; conducting legal research; preparing litigation plans and budgets; drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents; reviewing medical records and claim files; communicating directly with clients; and assisting with all aspects of case strategy and preparation.

McDaniel Law is a women-owned law firm providing advisory, litigation and consultation services to Ohio Employers in workers’ compensation matters.

Qualifications

Prior workers’ compensation experience is preferred, but candidates with relevant litigation, employment, insurance defense, or administrative hearing experience are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent analytical, writing, legal research, organizational, and communication skills are required
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality client service
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Ohio and in good standing

Wage Transparency

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position is $102,000 - $127,500 annually based on a 1,700 billable hour requirement. Placement in the range will be determined based on factors such as internal equity, market data, and the candidate’s experience and skills.

Benefits

McDaniel Law offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including eligibility for performance-based bonuses, a QSEHRA health insurance option, 401(k), and paid time off.

Remote work setting – (some in-person administrative and court appearances may be required)

For more information about our firm, visit: mcdaniellaw.com.

No recruiters. McDaniel Law is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. Search firms who submit candidates for this position are not eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is successfully hired.

McDaniel Law is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for the position.