Senior Workers’ Compensation Attorney – In-House Staff Counsel
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Location: Rockville Center, Long Island
We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join an established in-house Staff Counsel team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex litigation, develop defense strategies, and collaborate directly with claims professionals to achieve favorable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Manage workers’ compensation defense cases from inception through resolution.
- Handle depositions, mediations, hearings, discovery, and appeals.
- Serve as first-chair counsel in contested proceedings.
- Develop litigation strategies, negotiate settlements, and assess legal exposure.
- Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Advise claims teams on case developments, risks, and resolution strategies.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active NY Bar membership in good standing.
- At least 5 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.
- Strong litigation, negotiation, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and make strategic decisions.
Why Join?
- In-house counsel environment with direct access to claims professionals.
- Substantive litigation and strategic case management. xzgxqkn
- Collaborative team focused on effective defense and favorable outcomes.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.