Defense Attorney

AF Group is expanding its workers’ compensation staff counsel footprint! Workers Compensation Defense Attorney needed for in-house litigation position, working under the direction of the General Counsel. These positions will appear and defend litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues. Counsel would be expected to live and practice in their licensed geographic area.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

Manage a reasonable caseload of workers’ compensation defense files, recommending strategic posture and working files to conclusion consistent with all ethical duties
Communicate timely and effectively with all clients
Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.
Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.
Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.
Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
Provides objective assessment of risk areas.
Works on special projects as assigned.