Remote Workers' Comp Defense Attorney (MD/DC/VA)

Orion Placement; Columbia (MD); À distance; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Orion Placement seeks an attorney to manage workers' compensation defense matters remotely, handling claims for established clients. Remote work with regular in-person court appearances is required, including travel within the DC region.

Maryland Bar license and 1+ year WC experience are essential, with strong preference for defense experience. You will represent employers and insurers, draft pleadings, analyze medical records, and negotiate settlements, while maintaining client communication

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license required.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation law experience required.
• Workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation experience involving hearings, depositions, motions, discovery, or court appearances preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and an active caseload in a remote environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to attend in-person proceedings required.
• Virginia or Washington, DC bar admission, or eligibility and willingness to waive into those jurisdictions, is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurers, and other clients in workers' compensation claims and litigation.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, and case evaluations.
• Analyze medical records, claim histories, and other evidence to develop effective defense strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, exposure, strategy, and recommended next steps.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue practical, efficient resolutions when appropriate.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting court deadlines, reporting requirements, and billable expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently managing day-to-day case responsibilities.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client communication

Description du poste

Orion Placement seeks an attorney to manage workers' compensation defense matters remotely, handling claims for established clients. Remote work with regular in-person court appearances is required, including travel within the DC region.

Maryland Bar license and 1+ year WC experience are essential, with strong preference for defense experience. You will represent employers and insurers, draft pleadings, analyze medical records, and negotiate settlements, while maintaining client communication