Workers' Compensation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Dayton, OH. The successful candidate will support and expand the workers' compensation defense practice, leveraging their expertise in civil litigation. This role requires strong communication skills and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Duties

• Represent clients at administrative and court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Evaluate workers' compensation matters related to compensability, treatment, and disability.
• Collaborate with clients, third-party administrators, and opposing counsel.
• Communicate consistently with clients regarding the status of pending matters.
• Provide legal counsel and risk assessment to clients.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft briefs, motions, and other legal documents.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Ohio State Bar; additional state bar admissions are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in workers' compensation and/or insurance defense considered a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client service.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Ohio State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and profit sharing.
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm.
• Hybrid work available.

Located in Dayton, Ohio, the law firm's attorneys are business-minded people. Its practice areas include Labor and Employment disputes, OSHA defense, Workers' Compensation defense, Construction, Business, and Litigation matters.