Attorney

Worker's Compensation Attorney

A regional insurance defense firm is seeking an associate to join its Worker’s Compensation group in its Roanokem VA or Bristol, TN office. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 5 years of experience handling all phases of worker’s compensation litigation, including pretrial motions, depositions, expert witnesses and trial preparation necessary (civil litigation experience is a plus). The firm has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms and Super Lawyers and recommended by A.M. Best. This is an opportunity to work along with litigators who have been recognized as top advisors in the insurance defense realm and known for successfully defending against workers’ compensation claims at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Department of Employment Services, Office of Workers’ Compensation for Washington, D.C., North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Commission, and the state appellate and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Case evaluation and analysis

• Compliance and legal research

• Drafting briefs and discovery

• Case management (opening to hearing)

• Client consultations and interviews

• Advocate on behalf of clients via depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations

• Demonstrated experience in accurately tracking and managing billable hours, ensuring compliance with firm policies, client requirements, and legal industry standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000- $120,000 and robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Barred in Virginia

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills

For more information, please contact: brittney.williams@lhh.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Brittney Williams

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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