Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

BCG Attorney Search; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in King of Prussia, PA seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment, and meet the 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Draft substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Represent clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and attend trials.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Professionalism

Planning & prioritization

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation in King of Prussia, PA. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Conduct file review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Perform extensive legal research and draft substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly represent clients in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and attend trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state posted; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the state posted.

Skills

• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Effective planning and priority setting abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.