Workers Compensation Counsel

Ogletrees Cleveland office has an opportunity for an experienced workers compensation defense attorney to join the firms expanding practice. This role will be responsible for defending claims from inception to final resolution including administrative hearings Violation of Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR) claims and litigation including appeals. Qualified candidates must be able to serve as lead counsel on multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our office is collegial with a commitment to mutual respect in the workplace. We make attorney development a priority and provide ongoing writing publishing and speaking opportunities as well as access to expansive professional development training programs and opportunities to collaborate with mentoring attorneys.

This non-shareholder track position is benefits eligible.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing. During employment must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 3 years of Workers Compensation defense experience is required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Please note we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement several competitive annual bonus programs 401(k) plan affordable health and life insurance including dental and vision coverage flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses employee assistance program back-up childcare program and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

If you have questions please e-mail Ali Gardiner at with Workers Compensation Attorney - Cleveland in the subject line. Please note applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a Law Firm of the Year for 14 consecutive the 2025 edition the publication named Ogletree Deakins its Law Firm of the Year in the Litigation Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe Canada and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.