Defense Attorney

Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC•Syosset, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan & Akins' New York office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice in New York, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with insurance defense litigation experience. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Morgan & Akins is a mid-size firm that services clients across 9 offices in the south and northeastern United States. Interested in joining a full-service and leading defense litigation firm that values your quality of life as much as the quality of our legal services, then you should consider joining our team. Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC Philadelphia office is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney with 3 to 5+ years’ experience to join our established defense practice. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and possess experience managing all aspects of workers’ compensation matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar admissions in NY(required), NJ (a plus)
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Professional demeanor and a commitment to high-quality legal work

Nice To Haves

minimum of 3 years of workers’ compensation/insurance defense experience preferred

Responsibilities

Representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation claims
Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
Conducting depositions of claimants, medical experts, and fact witnesses
Preparing clients and witnesses for hearings and trials
Managing a caseload independently and efficiently, from inception through resolution
Engaging in consistent communication with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel
Ensuring timely compliance with all procedural deadlines