Workers Compensation Lateral Partner Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join their Workers' Compensation team in Alexandria, VA. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of practice experience in workers' compensation defense and a portable book of business. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and DC, with Maryland preferred.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of workers' compensation defense experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and DC; Maryland preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Strong organizational capabilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and independently.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar license in Virginia and DC; Maryland preferred.

Skills

• Interpersonal communication.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Independent task management.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options for work-life balance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups for diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306