Xylem Tree Experts
General Litigation & Worker's Compensation Attorney - Norfolk, VA
Xylem Tree Experts, Virginia Beach, VA
Job Purpose:
As the Litigation Attorney- Workers Compensation, you will work with the Chief Legal Officer to manage caseloads involving workers' compensation matters, working cases from beginning to end.
Essential Functions:
Competencies:
Required education and experience:
Work authorization requirements:
Benefits:
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
The position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.
The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
As the Litigation Attorney- Workers Compensation, you will work with the Chief Legal Officer to manage caseloads involving workers' compensation matters, working cases from beginning to end.
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 3-5 years of experience practicing worker's compensation law.
- 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
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
The position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.
The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.