Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Attorney – In-House

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 156,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20+ PTO days

13+ holidays

Competitive bonus

Fully remote

401(k) match

Work-life balance

Mileage reimbursement

Annual merit reviews

Job summary

AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel footprint. A Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney is needed for an in‑house litigation role reporting to the General Counsel. The position will defend litigated claims across venues and requires residency in the licensed geographic area.

A sign‑on bonus ranges from $5,000 to $8,000. Licensure in CA or VA, or dual licensing in IA and NE, is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree and bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum four years of workers’ compensation litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in California or Virginia, or dually licensed in Iowa and Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files and advise on strategy.
• Communicate timely with clients.
• Apply legal principles with experience to cases.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely opinions.
• Draft and dictate legal correspondence and memoranda.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Provide risk assessment and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Legal research

Workers' compensation

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Matter management software

Job description

AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel footprint. A Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney is needed for an in‑house litigation role reporting to the General Counsel. The position will defend litigated claims across venues and requires residency in the licensed geographic area.

A sign‑on bonus ranges from $5,000 to $8,000. Licensure in CA or VA, or dual licensing in IA and NE, is required.