Associate Attorney - Workers’ Comp & Employment Law

HAMBERGER & WEISS LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamberger & Weiss LLP, a Buffalo-based law firm focused on representing insurance carriers and self-insured employers in workers’ compensation claims, seeks an Associate Attorney to work on-site in Buffalo, NY. The role involves drafting pleadings, researching, and advising clients on workers’ compensation and labor law matters.

The associate will appear at hearings, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with partners and staff to manage case files while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to NYS Bar or eligibility.
• Experience in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, or labor and employment law is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research on workers’ compensation and employment law.
• Analyze medical records and claim files.
• Appear at hearings and depositions.
• Negotiate settlements with parties.
• Collaborate with partners and staff to manage case files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Hamberger & Weiss LLP, a Buffalo-based law firm focused on representing insurance carriers and self-insured employers in workers’ compensation claims, seeks an Associate Attorney to work on-site in Buffalo, NY. The role involves drafting pleadings, researching, and advising clients on workers’ compensation and labor law matters.

The associate will appear at hearings, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with partners and staff to manage case files while maintaining high professional standards.