Hybrid Workers’ Comp & Liability Defense Associate

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

LTD/STD

Life insurance

Employee funded 401k

Employer funded pension plan

HSA and FSA plans

Annual performance review

Bonus plan

Fitness center

Bike storage

Concierge services

Food trucks

Metro convenient access

Car charging stations

Job summary

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in McLean, Virginia, is seeking an associate with 5+ years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation and General and Automobile Liability defense. The role focuses on representing employers, restaurants and other retailers in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

A hybrid work schedule is available, and the firm provides laptops and a paperless office. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 annually, including bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workers’ Compensation and General and Automobile Liability defense.
• Barred and able to practice in Virginia.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent research, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines and manage a high volume of cases.
• Research complex legal issues and draft pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Work closely with other attorneys and support staff and handle court appearances and depositions.
• Communicate regularly with clients and supervise assigned work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in McLean, Virginia, is seeking an associate with 5+ years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation and General and Automobile Liability defense. The role focuses on representing employers, restaurants and other retailers in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

A hybrid work schedule is available, and the firm provides laptops and a paperless office. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 annually, including bonus.