Associate Attorney

Jones Jones LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Jones LLC, a leading insurance defense law firm in New York, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney for their Workers’ Compensation team. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload, represent clients before the Workers’ Compensation Board, and develop litigation strategies.

With a commitment to strategic, results-driven legal services, the firm emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and high performance. Join a team that values innovation and contribution from day one.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience in NY Workers Compensation law.
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings before the NY Workers’ Compensation Board.
• Conduct depositions of IME and treating physicians.
• Draft appeals, rebuttals, and summations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and settle claims.
• Communicate case updates to clients and adjusters.
• Prepare witnesses and strategize for favorable outcomes.

Skills

Client service mindset

Time and case management

Strong collaboration and communication

Critical thinking and legal strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

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New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1005

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Jones Jones LLC is a leading insurance defense law firm with over 100 years of proven success. We specialize in workers’ compensation defense, no-fault litigation, subrogation, loss transfer, and construction claims. With offices in New York and New Jersey, our firm is built on four pillars:Experience, Innovation, Efficiency, andExcellence. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, results-driven legal services that help our clients achieve meaningful outcomes. Join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and high performance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Workers’ Compensation team. You’ll represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Board, while managing your own caseload and developing litigation strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Attend hearings before the NY Workers’ Compensation Board
• Conduct depositions of IME and treating physicians
• Draft appeals, rebuttals, and summations
• Develop negotiation strategies and settle claims
• Communicate case updates to clients and adjusters
• Prepare witnesses and strategize for favorable outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Experience in NY Workers Compensation law
• 3+ years’ experience in a law firm setting
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of NY Workers’ Compensation Law

Skills That Matter

• Client service mindset
• Time and case management
• Strong collaboration and communication
• Critical thinking and legal strategy

In Your First 6 Months, You Will:

• Build strong knowledge of NY Workers’ Compensation procedures
• Develop confidence representing clients before the Board
• Manage your own caseload with growing autonomy
• Strengthen relationships with clients and colleagues
• Make a measurable impact on client outcomes

Why Join Us

• Be part of a modern firm reimagining workers’ comp defense
• Work in a supportive, team-driven culture
• Learn from some of the most respected attorneys in the field
• Contribute from day one and grow your legal career

Apply today

to join a firm with over a century of success and a future focused on innovation.