Senior Litigation & Workers’ Comp Counsel | 10+ yrs

Xylem Tree Experts; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid time off and holidays

Dental plan

Job-specific equipment

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking a General Litigation & Worker's Compensation Attorney to collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and oversee workers' compensation matters from inception to resolution. A minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial and civil/insurance defense litigation is required.

You will independently manage your own caseload, handle depositions, and participate in all levels of case complexity while developing strategies for efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in a US state.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage your own caseload involving workers' compensation matters from start to finish.
• Handle all aspects of workers' compensation litigation including depositions and appearances.
• Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity.
• Develop and enact strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases.
• Negotiate and settle cases.
• Draft pleadings, reports, and other legal documents required.

Skills

Worker's comp law

Litigation

Drafting & negotiation

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in the US

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking a General Litigation & Worker's Compensation Attorney to collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and oversee workers' compensation matters from inception to resolution. A minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial and civil/insurance defense litigation is required.

You will independently manage your own caseload, handle depositions, and participate in all levels of case complexity while developing strategies for efficient outcomes.