Associate Attorney

MyStaff; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MyStaff is seeking a legal counsel to advise clients on all aspects of workers’ compensation, including evaluating merits and guiding through negotiation, settlement, and litigation.

The role requires drafting pleadings and briefs, strong client communication, and the ability to research case law and statutes. Candidates should be able to manage caseloads independently while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School.
• 1+ years Litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to clients on workers' compensation cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Effectively communicate with clients and managing attorneys.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Reliability

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Provide legal counsel to clients on all aspects of workers compensation cases, including evaluating the merits of a workers compensation case, providing guidance and counsel through effective communication, medical review, and negotiating, settling, and litigating cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand and effectuate the client's goals.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm's clients.
• Communicate clearly and logically (orally and in writing) with regulatory agencies, courts, counsel, clients, and managing attorneys.
• Handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment.
• Work both independently and as a contributing team member.
• Manage a caseload and applicable deadlines.
• Manage and develop relationships with clients.

CORE COMPENTENCIES.

• Extremely detail oriented and demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational, communication, delegation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and demonstrating a high level of reliability and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Desire to always be learning and improving.
• Timely and efficient work product while setting tasks/goals and following through to achieve the highest level of completion.
• Ability to manage caseload and work independently

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School
• 1+ years Litigation experience preferred