Defense Attorney (Workers’ Compensation) – 5-8k sign on Bonus

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan•Lansing, CA

11d•Remote

About The Position

AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel footprint and is hiring an in-house Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney. The attorney will work under the direction of the General Counsel and appear and defend litigated workers’ compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. The attorney is expected to live and practice in the geographic area where they are licensed. The role is fully remote and requires travel. The attorney will manage a reasonable caseload, recommend strategic approaches, and work files to conclusion while complying with ethical duties. They will advise clients, conduct legal research, assess risk, draft or dictate legal correspondence and memoranda, and handle assigned matters with minimal supervision. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the bar in good standing in the employed state or states.
At least 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, including the ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all organizational levels.
Effective leadership, management, and advocacy skills.
Strong problem-solving and project-management skills, with attention to detail.
Highly developed ethics and integrity.
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.
Must be able to drive an automobile and hold a valid operator license.

Responsibilities

Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files and recommend strategic posture, working files to conclusion consistent with ethical duties.
Communicate timely and effectively with clients.
Apply legal principles, knowledge, and skills based on experience.
Evaluate and select appropriate legal techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment to solve legal issues.
Draft and/or dictate legal correspondence and memorandums, and work on assigned matters with minimal supervision.
Conduct legal research and provide timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
Provide objective assessments of risk areas.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Appear and defend litigated workers’ compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues.