Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney needed for in-house litigation position, working under the direction of the General Counsel. This position will work defending litigated Workers' Compensation claims before hearing locations across various venues in both Iowa and Nebraska.
Requirements
- Licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska
- A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required
- A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with two years of experience in the insurance industry preferred
- Ability to understand complex legal issues
- Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization
- Effective leadership, management and advocacy skills
- Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail
- Skilled in development of policies, procedures, training methods and materials
- Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
- Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts and Uniform Commercial Code
- Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the enterprise
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Illustrates sound judgment and has the ability to encourage others to use professional judgment
- Ability to develop optimistic and collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Possesses understanding of the business and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications
- Significant ability to influence senior corporate management
- Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environment
- Must be able to develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client and in their own professional competence and judgment
- Excellent presentation, teambuilding and leadership skills
- Good analytical, negotiation, organizational, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Qualified to effectively present information and respond to questions from courts, regulators, clients, customers and the general public
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
