Associate Attorney NY Workers' Compensation defense

Danielsen, Lawlor, Everett, Isaacs & Dischley, PLLC - DLEI&D Attorneys; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielsen, Lawlor, Everett, Isaacs & Dischley, PLLC - DLEI&D Attorneys in Downstate New York seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience focused on New York Workers' Compensation matters. The candidate will manage WC claims from filing through resolution, draft motions and appeals, and coordinate with clients, carriers, and co-counsel on strategy.

Opportunities include appearing at WCB hearings and depositions.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York Bar.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in NY Workers' Compensation, preferably defense-side.
• Strong writing, analytical, and client-communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy docket independently while working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of WC claims from filing through resolution, including hearings, depositions, and settlements.
• Draft and file motions, appeals, and related litigation papers.
• Coordinate with clients, carriers, and co-counsel on strategy, including potential GL crossover issues.
• Appear at WCB hearings and depositions.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Drafting

Education

Admitted to the New York Bar

Job description

Growing Downstate New York defense firm seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience focused on New York Workers' Compensation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of WC claims from claim filing through resolution, including hearings, depositions, and settlements
• Draft and file motions, appeals, and related litigation papers
• Coordinate with clients, carriers, and co-counsel on strategy, including potential GL crossover issues
• Appear at WCB hearings and depositions

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York Bar
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in NY Workers' Compensation, preferably defense-side
• Strong writing, analytical, and client-communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy docket independently while working collaboratively

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Excellent opportunity for growth in a focused defense practice.