Remote Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

Emergent Holdings, Inc.; 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

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.