Hybrid Workers' Comp Defense Attorney — Growth & Impact

Orionplacement; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Bloomington-Normal, IL is seeking an attorney to independently manage workers' compensation defense cases from investigation through resolution. Represent employers and insurers in hearings and depositions, develop litigation strategies, and draft pleadings and briefs.

This hybrid role offers meaningful cases, mentorship, and a supportive team environment. Applicants must hold an active Illinois Bar license and have 2+ years of workers' compensation litigation

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of workers' compensation litigation experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters, including hearings, depositions, and case preparation.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Willingness to attend in-person proceedings and meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage workers' compensation defense cases from initial investigation through resolution.
• Represent employers and insurers in hearings, depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies, analyze medical evidence, and negotiate favorable settlements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, case evaluations, and other legal documents.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues on complex cases while developing your own practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Litigation management

Workers' compensation litigation

Education

Illinois Bar license

Job description

Confidential Employer in Bloomington-Normal, IL is seeking an attorney to independently manage workers' compensation defense cases from investigation through resolution. Represent employers and insurers in hearings and depositions, develop litigation strategies, and draft pleadings and briefs.

This hybrid role offers meaningful cases, mentorship, and a supportive team environment. Applicants must hold an active Illinois Bar license and have 2+ years of workers' compensation litigation