Workers' Compensation Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Workers' Compensation Litigation Attorney

(Hybrid)

The Opportunity

An established Ohio injury law firm with multiple offices statewide is adding a Litigation Attorney to its Workers' Compensation department. This is an associate-level seat reporting to a Pod Partner, with responsibility for managing the flow of workers' compensation cases through the litigation process from beginning to end. The attorney works closely with the firm's Workers' Compensation administrative team, its settlement group, and office management.

Location and Schedule

The role is hybrid and the firm is open to any of its office locations. Most of the litigation attorneys sit in the Euclid/Cleveland area, with one attorney in Fairborn and one in Columbus. Candidates are welcome from any of those markets as long as they are within reach of a firm office. Standard hours are 8:00 to 5:00. Occasional travel is expected for coverage at other office locations and for court appearances.

Compensation

Compensation is open and will be set based on experience. The firm is deliberately flexible here and evaluates candidate by candidate rather than working from a fixed band. This seat is paid above the firm's associate attorneys with little or no experience, and the firm has been clear that for an outstanding candidate it will do its best to meet salary expectations. Expect to be asked for your expectations early in the process so the conversation can be handled openly. A bonus incentive structure is also in place, laid out in full if the firm moves to an offer and discussed by the Partners during the interview process.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off for attorneys. Firm-covered short-term disability. Full medical coverage for the attorney, with family members covered at the employee's expense. 401(k) eligibility on the same terms as the rest of the firm.

What You Will Do

Draft and review all pleadings

Attend court appearances

Attend and take depositions

Settle cases

Review all discovery requests and responses

Schedule depositions and court dates

Research issues as necessary

Prepare responses to motions

Experience and Credentials

Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor required

Admission to the Ohio Bar required

3 to 5 years of trial experience, preferably more. Litigation and trial experience is the primary requirement for this search

Workers' compensation experience is preferred and is a meaningful bonus, but it is not the gating factor. Attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds and lighter or adjacent workers' compensation exposure are encouraged to apply

Competence in file management software and Microsoft Office

Skills and Competencies

Effective and efficient communication, written and oral, including presentation

Ability to demonstrate empathy for client challenges and struggles

Management of clients and client expectations

Ability to review medical documentation for content and appropriateness under a claim

Strong client experience skills

Effective negotiation skills

Ability to work successfully in a team environment

Superior analytical and organizational abilities

Effective problem solving

Detail oriented, with the ability to listen to clients and have them listen to you

Professional demeanor and appearance, calm demeanor, strong work ethic, desire for growth

Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department, and firm goals

How Performance Is Measured

Time from case settled to check received does not exceed 90 days

A set number of settlements per month

70 percent of cases carry no fee reductions

Fewer than 5 client terminations per year

Fewer than 10 cases with no notes for more than 90 days

Development and Community

The firm supports growth in legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation. It also encourages board participation, attendance at networking and fundraising events, and community service, particularly through the firm or on its behalf.

Full-time

Hybrid remote