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 of experience in workers' compensation and commercial liability law.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in analyzing complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a caseload of workers' compensation cases from start to finish.
  • Handle all litigation aspects, including depositions and court appearances.
  • Take responsibility for cases of varying complexity.
  • Develop strategies for efficient case resolution.
  • Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes amicably.
  • Draft necessary legal documents, including pleadings and reports.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
  • Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Health and dental insurance coverage.
  • 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.

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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