Junior/Mid-Level Associate, Worker’s Compensation

Job Description

Ice Miller is seeking an attorney with worker’s compensation experience to join our Workplace Solutions practice group in Indianapolis. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience handling worker’s compensation matters on behalf of employers. A reduced hours schedule will be considered for this position.

In this position you will:

• Represent the interests of the employer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Work directly with claims professionals providing legal analysis and advice
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents
• Conduct discovery including gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records and taking depositions of claimants, doctors, medical experts, and others
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas and compile and submit required reports
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client
• Assist with developing and maintaining client relationships
• Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
• Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
• Collaborate with talented and team-oriented attorneys across practice groups and across offices
• Be allowed to work remotely two days per week

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of the worker’s compensation system in Indiana and experience defending clients against workers compensation claims
• Be experienced with investigating worker’s compensation claims and advising clients on reducing liability and worker’s compensation costs
• Excel in a team environment
• Be highly motivated and a self-starter
• Be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally
• Have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff, and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have excellent law school credentials and references

Our attorneys enjoy:

• Competitive salaries
• Outstanding professional development opportunities and support including mentorship
• Quality benefits programs including an annual stipend to support attorneys’ interests and hobbies outside of the workplace
• Workplace flexibility and remote work opportunity

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. With over 325 lawyers in offices located in Columbus, Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, New York, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., our attorneys and professional staff are among the most talented in the country. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in The Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 4.0.

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