Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Crown Point (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for its Indiana practice. You will represent employers, insurers, and related clients through the defense process, handling matters from inception to resolution.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Workers' Compensation defense experience, preferably within the last three years, and can manage a substantial caseload while meeting billable-hour requirements. A portable book of business is a plus for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Indiana Bar admission required.
• Familiarity with comparable legal billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle Workers' Compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and other clients in workers' compensation disputes.
• Manage an assigned caseload while meeting the 1,950 annual billable-hour requirement.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, discovery, and related litigation activities.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other involved parties.
• Develop appropriate litigation and case-resolution strategies.
• Work toward efficient resolution of claims while protecting client interests.
• Attorneys with portable business may have opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client service

Communication

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Billing familiarity

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Indiana Bar admission

Illinois or Wisconsin licensure (plus)

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its Indiana Workers' Compensation practice. The attorney will represent employers, insurance carriers, and related clients in workers' compensation defense matters and handle cases throughout the litigation process.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent Workers' Compensation defense experience, with experience gained within the last three years. Candidates should be comfortable managing a workers' compensation caseload and meeting comparable billable-hour requirements.

Candidates with an established book of business are also encouraged to apply, with opportunities to further develop and expand their practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle Workers' Compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.


• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and other clients in workers' compensation disputes.


• Manage an assigned caseload while meeting the 1,950 annual billable-hour requirement.


• Conduct legal research, case analysis, discovery, and related litigation activities.


• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.


• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as required.


• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other involved parties.


• Develop appropriate litigation and case-resolution strategies.


• Work toward efficient resolution of claims while protecting client interests.


• Attorneys with portable business may have opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.


• Active Indiana Bar admission required.


• Illinois or Wisconsin licensure is a plus.


• Minimum 2 years of Workers' Compensation defense experience.


• Workers' Compensation defense experience must be within the last 3 years.


• Familiarity with comparable legal billing requirements.


• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.


• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff.


• Strong client-service and communication skills.


• Candidates with an established book of business are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.


• Medical insurance.


• Dental insurance.


• Vision insurance.


• Pet insurance.


• 401(k) plan.


• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses, including hours and originations bonuses.


• Opportunities for professional growth and business development.

Office Locations

Crown Point, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position: Workers' Compensation Attorney

Openings: 1

Experience: 2+ years

Licensure: Indiana required; Illinois or Wisconsin admission is a plus

Billable Requirement: 1,950 hours annually