General Litigation & Worker's Compensation Attorney - Norfolk, VA

Xylem Tree Experts

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial and civil/insurance defense litigation.
  • Heavy emphasis on workers' compensation law and commercial liability.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a caseload of workers' compensation matters.
  • Handle depositions and court appearances for litigation cases.
  • Assume responsibility for complex cases at various levels.
  • Develop strategies for efficient case resolutions.
  • Negotiate settlements and draft legal documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Health and dental insurance plans.
  • Provision of job-specific equipment and safety gear.
Full Job Description
As the General Litigation & Worker's Compensation Attorney, you will work with the Chief Legal Officer to manage caseloads involving workers' compensation matters, working cases from beginning to end. Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial and civil/insurance defense litigation.

Essential Functions:

  • Independently manage your own caseload involving workers' compensation matters, working cases from beginning to end.
  • Handle all aspects of workers' compensation litigation including taking depositions and making appearances.
  • Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity.
  • Develop and enact strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases.
  • Negotiate and settle cases.
  • Draft pleadings, reports, and other legal documents required.


Competencies:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience including heavy emphasis in worker's compensation law and commercial liability.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.


Required education and experience:

  • Law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice law in a US state.


Work authorization requirements:

  • Must meet I-9 requirements.


Benefits:

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Health and Dental Plan
  • Job-specific equipment and safety gear provided


This position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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