Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Nashville, TN

7h

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Attorney to join their growing Workers Compensation department. The Workers Compensation Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. The firm is dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful, against insurance companies, large corporations, or defective goods. With over 6,000 employees, the firm is united by the mission: For the People.

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association
• Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Nice To Haves

• experience on wage an hour claims

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
• Mostly handling the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once the claim files suit
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees