Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Atlanta, GA, United States

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

In addition to the base salary, performance based bonus is offered for this role. This will be discussed during the interview process.

Description

This role is primarily remote except for required court appearances.

At Liberty Mutual, we're committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders' rights and positively impacting our business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a remote (with occasional travel to venues within the state of Georgia) Workers' Compensation Attorney. You will be handling a caseload of workers' compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at depositions, mediations and WC hearings in the state of Georgia. You will also interact with Liberty Mutual's Workers' Compensation claims organization.

As an attorney at Liberty Mutual, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you're looking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you'll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders.

Responsibilities:

Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters.

Appearances before State Board of Workers' Compensation for hearings and appellate arguments

Prepare hearing and appellate briefs

Conducting depositions

Drafting and filing motions, appeals and objections/responses

Preparing updates and summaries and posting those in our Claims partner system.

Arguing appeals at the State Board Appellate Division and before Superior Court judges.

Research the law applicable to cases or matters.

Evaluate claims for settlement and negotiate to successful conclusion.

Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.

Personally meet with and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.

Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.

Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required.

Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.

Interface with Home Office Legal department.

Qualifications

What you've got:

A JD degre

Membership in the Georgia Bar

Familiarity with insurance and workers compensation law a plus

Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred

A minimum of three years of successful experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials.

Experience representing insurance companies

About Us

**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-equity-inclusion/

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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