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

Emergent Holdings; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

401(k) match

PTO 20+ days

Holidays 13+ days

Annual merit reviews

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

AF Group is expanding its workers' compensation defense staff by adding an in-house attorney to defend litigated claims across multiple venues. The role requires practicing in the licensed geographic area and reporting to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, timely client communication, and applying legal knowledge with strong ethics. The position is fully remote with travel and office requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and bar admission in good standing.
• At least four years of workers' compensation law experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable caseload of workers' comp defense files and advocate a strategic posture.
• Communicate timely and effectively with all clients.
• Apply legal principles based on experience and conduct research as needed.
• Draft legal correspondence and memoranda with minimal supervision.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely legal opinions as required.
• Assess risk areas and provide independent assessments.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Job description

SUMMARY:

AF Group is expanding its workers' compensation staff counsel footprint! Workers Compensation Defense Attorney needed for in-house litigation position, working under the direction of the General Counsel. These positions will appear and defend litigated Workers' Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. Counsel would be expected to live and practice in their licensed geographic area.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• 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
• Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.
• Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.
• Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
• Provides objective assessment of risk areas.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of four (4) years of workers' compensation legal experience

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

• 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 solver; 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:

Work is mostly performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Travel is required. Must be able to drive an automobile and have valid operator license. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle documents, books, manuals; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

PAY RANGE:

"Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $155,500 and $203, 400. "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

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