Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
About The Position
The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse workers' compensation caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires strong research, drafting, and litigation skills, collaboration with partners and clients, independence, and effective communication. The position has an annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours. The work setting may be remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and firm requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in the state where the position is posted.
- At least 2 years of experience in the practice group.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Professional demeanor and strong client-relations and communication skills.
- Responsiveness, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Additional bar admissions.
Responsibilities
- Review files and analyze claims and causes of action.
- Conduct legal research and draft substantial briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
- Represent clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions.
- Draft and respond to discovery requests.
- Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
- Prepare for and attend trials.
- Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to provide strategic and practical legal advice.
- Manage deadlines and assignments independently and with a high level of ownership.
- Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
