Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney- Sign on Bonus - $5000-$8000
Seeking Attorneys Licensed to Practice in:
California OR Virginia OR dually licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska
SUMMARY:
AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel footprint! Workers Compensation Defense Attorney needed for in-house litigation position, working under the direction of the General Counsel. These positions will appear and defend litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. Counsel would be expected to live and practice in their licensed geographic area.
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files, recommending strategic posture and working files to conclusion consistent with all ethical duties
- Communicate timely and effectively with all clients
- Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.
- Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.
- Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.
- Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
- Provides objective assessment of risk areas.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of four (4) years of workers’ compensation legal experience
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
- Ability to understand complex legal issues.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization.
- Effective leadership, management and advocacy skills.
- Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail.
- Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work within an electronic matter management system
- Ability to work from a remote location with a paperless environment
WORK-LIFE BENEFITS:
- 20+ PTO days
- 13+ holidays
- Competitive bonus
- Fully remote
- 401(k) match
- Work-life balance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Annual merit reviews
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is mostly performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Travel is required. Must be able to drive an automobile and have valid operator license. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle documents, books, manuals; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
PAY RANGE:
“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $155,500 and $203,400.”
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.
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About the TeamAccident Fund Insurance Company of AmericaSkills Required
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to and good standing with the bar in California, Virginia, or both Iowa and Nebraska
- Minimum four years of workers’ compensation legal experience
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance
- Ability to understand complex legal issues
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Leadership, management, and advocacy skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work within an electronic matter management system
- Ability to work remotely in a paperless environment
- Valid operator’s license and ability to drive an automobile
What We Do
Emergent Holdings’ elite team makes lives, companies and communities better! Emergent Holdings is driven by a singular goal — improving the health and safety of our customers and our communities. How do we do that? We create innovative insurance products, technology solutions and services to support our key stakeholders — individuals, employers, providers and strategic partners — improving the health and safety of the people and places we serve. At Emergent Holdings, we’re inspired to create, to challenge the status quo, to think not just about what our customers need now, but what they will need in the future. We are strategic thinkers. We are industry innovators. We are market trendsetters. Together, we are Emergent Holdings. Our diverse team of established industry experts embraces a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. That means we’re focused on innovation, on leading and shaping our markets and improving health and safety for our customers and communities. For our customers, the result is a suite of solutions, services and products delivered ahead of market needs — and in anticipation of member demands. We are tireless in our pursuit of the exceptional, and our companies deliver optimal customer experiences and improve people’s lives every day, by making workplaces safer and delivering affordable, solutions-focused healthcare services.
