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

Emergent Holdings; Sioux Center (IA); Remote; USD 156,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Fully remote

20+ PTO days

Holidays

401(k) match

Annual merit reviews

Job summary

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join its in‑house staff counsel. This role requires licensure in California or Virginia, or dual licensure in Iowa and Nebraska, and offers a sign‑on bonus with remote work flexibility.

Responsibilities include defending workers’ compensation claims, advising clients, and managing a workload under the General Counsel. Strong ethics and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in good standing in employed state(s).
• At least four years of workers’ compensation defense experience.
• Continuous learning as defined by the company’s philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files and pursue conclusions ethically.
• Communicate timely and effectively with all clients and stakeholders.
• Apply legal principles and knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Research legal issues and provide timely opinions.
• Assess and mitigate risk areas; participate in projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Project management

Leadership

Remote work capability

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Tools

Electronic matter management system

Job description

Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney- Sign on Bonus - $5000-$8000

Seeking Attorneys Licensed to Practice in: California OR Virginia OR dually licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska

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.
• This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position.
• Other relevant essential functions may be required.

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 systemAbility to work from a remote location with a paperless environment

WORK-LIFE BENEFITS:

20+ PTO days13+ holidaysCompetitive bonusFully remote401(k) matchWork-life balanceMileage reimbursementAnnual 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.

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America