Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

About the role

As a member of our Staff Counsel group, this attorney will be primarily responsible for handling the defense of litigated claims made against companies in connection with workers compensation matters. This attorney will also be responsible for investigation and management of assigned cases from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial, and working with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in connection with workers compensation matters in the State of Georgia.
• Independently conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, or any other legal activity required to resolve cases.
• Daily communications with claim professionals and clients concerning the evaluations of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to insureds and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round tables.

Position Requirements

• Attorney must be licensed in Georgia.
• 4+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience desired.
• A strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as applicable federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze issues, proactively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Solid experience in preparing responsive pleadings, handling appearances, motion practice, depositions, court hearings, settlement conferences and trials, as well as conducting valuation of claims and making recommendations for resolution.
• Willing to work independently with minimal direction, handle matters efficiently, and be willing to travel as necessary for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDEO
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)