Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

BCG Attorney Search; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in Workers Compensation for their office in Lincoln, NE. This full-time position entails providing comprehensive legal support, including case preparation, legal strategy development, and representing clients in court.

The successful candidate will handle a variety of responsibilities, from drafting legal documents to negotiating settlements. Strong organizational and communication skills, along with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Bar admission in Nebraska, are essential.

Benefits include health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Extremely detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to continuously learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on all aspects of workers compensation cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Analyze and research case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and managing attorneys.
• Manage a caseload and applicable deadlines.
• Mentor support staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Workers Compensation for its office in Lincoln, NE. This full-time role involves providing legal support within the Workers Compensation Practice group, including case preparation, research, evidence gathering, and legal strategy development. The attorney will represent clients in court, engage in settlement negotiations, and draft legal documents.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on all aspects of workers compensation cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Analyze and research case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and managing attorneys.
• Manage a caseload and applicable deadlines.
• Mentor support staff.

Requirements

• Extremely detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to continuously learn and improve.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Bar admission in the state of Nebraska.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.