We have an outstanding career opportunity for an Attorney to join a leading Company located in the Roanoke, VA or Bristol, TN surrounding area.
Seeking a workers' compensation defense attorney in either its Roanoke, VA or Bristol, TN offices. The ideal candidate has experience in workers' compensation defense with depositions, motions, adjusters, and clients, and defense work in workers compensation matters. The role is growth-oriented, with the opportunity to handle all phases of litigation.
Job Responsibilities:
Represent employers and insurance carriers in workers' compensation litigation from case inception through resolution.
Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
Manage mediations, conduct depositions of claimants, witnesses, and medical experts.
Prepare for and appear at hearings, trials, and settlement conferences before workers' compensation boards and authorities.
Analyze claims exposure, evaluate medical and legal issues, and develop cost-effective defense strategies.
Collaborate with clients, adjusters, and medical professionals to assess risk, liability, and settlement posture.
Manage an active caseload, including case analysis, compliance with statutory deadlines, and litigation strategy.
Accurately track and manage billable hours in accordance with firm policies, client guidelines, and industry standards.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Active membership in the Virginia Bar or current plans to take the Virginia Bar.
1-5 years of experience in workers' compensation defense.
Experience taking depositions, drafting and arguing pretrial motions, working with expert witnesses, and appearing at hearings.
Strong academic background with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Effective legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Team-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines and responsibilities independently.
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