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Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel, LLP · Posted Nov 10, 2026
We are seeking a civil litigator who can solve difficult problems, research a variety of legal issues, write clearly, and give clients practical advice.
Compensation
$80,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
Represent the county, its elected officers, and its employees in civil actions in state and federal court
Conduct legal research
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Conduct discovery
Take and defend depositions
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in Oklahoma in good standing
Nice to have: substantive civil litigation experience in a public law office, law firm, or in-house legal department
Nice to have: experience representing governmental entities or officials
Nice to have: experience in insurance defense, employment defense, construction, procurement, or municipal law
Nice to have: experience with brief writing or oral argument in state or federal court
Handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company, taking cases from inception through trial and appeal, with responsibility for high quality, proactive case handling in higher exposure and complex litigation matters.
Compensation
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Responsibilities
Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution
Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies
Requirements
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $180,000 and $210,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $200,000 and $230,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $190,000 and $230,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $190,000 and $220,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $190,000 and $220,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $180,000 and $210,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $190,000 and $220,000. In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $190,000 and $220,000.
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