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

Emergent Holdings•Lansing, MI

12d•$155,500 - $203,400•Remote

About The Position

AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel team and seeks an attorney for an in-house litigation position working under the direction of the General Counsel. The attorney will appear and defend litigated workers’ compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. The attorney is expected to live and practice in the licensed geographic area. Applicants must be licensed to practice in California, Virginia, or both Iowa and Nebraska.

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 sense of 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 live and practice in the licensed geographic area.
Must be able to drive an automobile and have a valid operator license.

Responsibilities

Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files, recommend strategic posture, and bring 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 or dictate legal correspondence and memorandums, and work with minimal supervision on assigned matters.
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.