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

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial and civil/insurance defense litigation with a focus on worker's compensation law.
  • Law degree from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a personal caseload of workers' compensation cases from inception to resolution.
  • Handle all litigation aspects including depositions and court appearances.
  • Take responsibility for complex case management.
  • Develop and implement strategies for efficient case resolution.
  • Negotiate settlements and resolve cases effectively.
  • Draft necessary legal documents like pleadings and reports.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay that reflects experience.
  • Paid time off and holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match for future financial security.
  • Comprehensive health and dental plans for employee wellness.
  • Provision of job-specific equipment and safety gear for operational efficiency.
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.

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