Attorney

Mid-Atlantic Legal Recruiting, LLC; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Legal Recruiting, LLC is looking for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to handle a range of workers’ compensation claims. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, be an active member of the VA Bar, and possess strong litigation and negotiation skills to represent clients effectively in legal matters.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the VA Bar.
• 0–5+ years of experience in workers’ compensation law (defense preferred).
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers’ compensation claims from inception to resolution.
• Draft legal documents including motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney who manages a caseload of workers’ compensation claims, providing legal representation from inception through resolution, located in Bristol, TN, which is very close to Southwest VA.

• The role involves litigating cases before administrative law judges, advising clients on case strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation claims before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and hearings.
• Evaluate case strengths, settlement value, and exposure to advise clients.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with statutory and case law developments.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Maintain and manage case files and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, witnesses, and experts.

Qualifications -

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the VA Bar
• 0–5+ years of experience in workers’ compensation law (defense preferred)
• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.

EEO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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