SUMMARY:
MO Licensed | IL Preferred
We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney for an in-house litigation role supporting claims in the St. Louis region and across a Missouri/Illinois bi-state territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- Defend workers’ compensation claims through hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations
- Represent the company before courts and administrative bodies
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
- Partner with claims professionals, insureds, and witnesses
- Provide legal guidance and risk assessment
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 Missouri required (Illinois preferred). Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 4+ years of legal experience (workers’ compensation/insurance defense preferred)
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
- Southern Illinois docket experience a plus
- Strong litigation, communication, and analytical skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed remotely. Travel is required within Missouri and Illinois for hearings and proceedings. 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.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Company offers competitive benefit package which includes but isn't limited to; 20+ Days of PTO, 10+ company holidays, Pension/401k plan, and annual bonus.
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 $121,500 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 the Missouri bar (in good standing)
- Admission to the Illinois bar
- 4+ years of legal experience
- Workers' compensation or insurance defense experience
- Southern Illinois docket experience
- Strong litigation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to travel within Missouri and Illinois for hearings and proceedings
- Ability to drive and valid operator license
- Commitment to continuous learning per company policy
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.
