What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers’ Compensation Attorney position at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.?
Position Summary:
Vorys is seeking a workers’ compensation attorney with at least 10 years of experience to join our Ohio workers’ compensation defense practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel on workers' compensation matters.
- Represent employers in workers' compensation claims, including administrative hearings, depositions, mediations and in court as necessary.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce employers' obligations and liabilities.
- Assist employers in obtaining and maintaining self-insured status.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, written discovery, motions and other legal documents in support of defense strategies.
- Stay up to date with legal trends, regulations and case law related to workers’ compensation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts in various state agencies including the Industrial Commission of Ohio and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in Ohio.
- Strong understanding of Ohio workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
- At least 10 years of experience handling Ohio workers’ compensation defense matters.
- Proven ability to reduce obligations and liabilities for employers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on an assigned caseload and as part of a team.
- Established network of contacts within the Ohio workers' compensation community.
How to Apply
This position can be based in any one of the firm’s Ohio offices and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Attorneys interested in this position should direct their resumes and inquiries to:
Brittaney C. Schmidt
Chief Legal Talent & Inclusion Officer
52 East Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
attorneys@vorys.com
About Vorys: Vorys was established in 1909 and currently has nearly 375 attorneys in 10 offices in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Texas, Pennsylvania, California, London and Berlin.
As one of the largest workers’ compensation defense practices in Ohio, our team is well-equipped to defend employers in complex workers' compensation matters. We handle administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio, civil litigation throughout the state, and serve as counsel to amici curiae in significant cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. Read more here: https://www.vorys.com/services-Workplace-Safety-Workers-Compensation
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
