Workers' Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • New York, NY

8h

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in New York. The attorney will handle a heavy and complex caseload of workers' compensation cases and hearings. The role offers an opportunity to help build the firm's new, rapidly developing statewide workers' compensation practice and work with a consistently robust influx of cases.

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar Association.
• At least 3 years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and hearings.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases and hearings on a day-to-day basis.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demands, motions, and memoranda.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including through conferences and drafting expert reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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