Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Shook and Stone CHTD • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Shook & Stone is a Nevada injury law firm representing clients in Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability matters. The Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney is often the first attorney an injured worker meets. The attorney leads intake consultations with prospective clients, assesses claims, explains clients’ rights, and signs qualified clients to representation. The attorney then manages a high-volume caseload through resolution with support from a dedicated team and consistent case flow; generating business is not required.

The role involves managing workers' compensation cases from inception through resolution, attending hearings, mediations, and appeals, developing case strategy, preparing cases for hearing, and drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence. The attorney maintains proactive communication with clients and communicates with insurers, opposing counsel, and the court. The position requires local travel to hearings and mediations and regular, punctual attendance.

Compensation is $110,000 to $135,000 per year, based on experience. Benefits include free employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; the option to purchase long- and short-term disability coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match once eligible; paid time off and holidays; ongoing training and development; and a supportive, collaborative work culture with quarterly team events.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.
• Comfortable leading client consultations and building rapport with injured workers.
• Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with workplace standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone and in person during client consultations.
• Ability to travel locally to hearings and mediations.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of workers' compensation experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations with prospective clients in person and by phone.
• Evaluate claim viability, coverage issues, and potential case value during consultations.
• Explain the workers' compensation process, timelines, and what clients can expect.
• Build trust with prospective clients and sign qualified clients to representation.
• Partner with the intake team to prioritize and follow up on new leads.
• Manage a caseload of workers' compensation cases from inception through resolution.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and appeals.
• Develop case strategy and prepare cases for hearing.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Travel locally to hearings and mediations.

Benefits

• Free employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Option to purchase long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, available once eligible.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with quarterly team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree