Ogletree Deakins

Workers Compensation Counsel

Ogletree Deakins • $95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in Ohio.
  • 3+ years of Workers' Compensation defense experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Exceptional presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Defend claims from inception to final resolution.
  • Manage administrative hearings and VSSR claims.
  • Lead counsel on multiple cases concurrently.
  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engage in litigation including appeals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
  • CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
  • Competitive annual bonus programs.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Employee assistance and back-up childcare programs.
  • Paid parental leave with an on-ramping initiative.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Ogletree's Cleveland office has an opportunity for an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney to join the firm's expanding practice. This role will be responsible for defending claims from inception to final resolution, including administrative hearings, Violation of Specific Safety Requirement ("VSSR") claims, and litigation including appeals. Qualified candidates must be able to serve as lead counsel on multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our office is collegial with a commitment to mutual respect in the workplace. We make attorney development a priority and provide ongoing writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities as well as access to expansive professional development training programs and opportunities to collaborate with mentoring attorneys.

This non-shareholder track position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
  • 3+ years of Worker's Compensation defense experience is required.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent presentation skills.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Ali Gardiner at [email protected] with "Workers Compensation Attorney - Cleveland" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Ogletree Deakins has over 900 attorneys in 53 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Ogletree Deakins has been recognized as one of the top labor and employment law firms in the United States by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News & World Report.
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