Associate Attorney – Workers' Compensation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee a varied caseload of workers’ compensation cases from initiation to resolution.

• Offer strategic legal advice and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

• Examine files and evaluate claims and legal causes.

• Perform thorough legal research and compose briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and appellate documents.

• Advocate for clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

• Draft and reply to discovery requests.

• Engage and work with expert witnesses.

• Prepare for and participate in trials.

• Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to provide strategic and practical legal counsel.

• Manage deadlines and responsibilities with accountability and autonomy.

• Achieve the required annual billable target of 1,950 hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Valid license to practice law in the state where the position is posted, mandatory.

• Additional bar admissions are advantageous.

• At least 2 years of experience within the practice area.

• Superior legal research, writing, and oral advocacy capabilities.

• Familiarity with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Professional demeanor complemented by strong client relations and communication skills.

• Proactive and well-organized, with the capacity to prioritize various tasks effectively.

• Dedication to achieving the required annual billable target of 1,950 hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and growth.