What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Associate position at Midkiff, Muncie & Ross, P.C.?
Company Description
Midkiff, Muncie & Ross, P.C. is a Civil Litigation, Property, Coverage, & Workers' Compensation Defense Firm with offices in Virginia and Tennessee. The firm's attorneys are licensed in multiple states, providing aggressive representation in court for insurance companies, employers, government and private entities, and licensed professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1987.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Workers' Compensation Associate located in Virginia Beach, VA. The role will involve handling the defense of employers, insurers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in claims filed with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. The position is a litigation position with frequent appearances before the deputy commissioners and mediators of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Candidate will work closely with senior managing attorney of this office to coordinate the handling of claim files, and maximize efficiencies. The position will primarily handles cases pending within the territory of the Virginia Beach Regional Office of the Commission, including hearings in Virginia Beach, Eastville, Hampton, and Franklin, and other locations, as needed. The Candidate is expected to perform the majority of their work, in person, at our office off of Bonney Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation preferred, but training may be provided.
- Experience in an hourly billing environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.