Job Description

Job Description

Senior Workers’ Compensation Attorney – In-House Staff Counsel

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

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• Manage workers’ compensation defense cases from inception through resolution.
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• Handle depositions, mediations, hearings, discovery, and appeals.
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• Serve as first-chair counsel in contested proceedings.
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• Develop litigation strategies, negotiate settlements, and assess legal exposure.
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• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
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• Advise claims teams on case developments, risks, and resolution strategies.
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
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• Active NY Bar membership in good standing.
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• At least 5 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.
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• Strong litigation, negotiation, research, and communication skills.
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• Ability to independently manage a caseload and make strategic decisions.
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Why Join?

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• In-house counsel environment with direct access to claims professionals.
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• Substantive litigation and strategic case management.
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• Collaborative team focused on effective defense and favorable outcomes.
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