Associate - Workers' Compensation

Cipriani-; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Collaborative environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Workers’ Compensation Associate to join our growing team. The role involves researching issues, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in hearings and mediations while collaborating with senior attorneys.

Requires a JD, GA license, and 2–4 years of litigation experience; workers’ comp defense is preferred. This hybrid position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with an active GA license.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience; workers’ compensation defense preferred.
• Proficiency with ProLaw, Office 365, Excel, and document management software.
• Strong time management, organization, and teamwork in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours and manage a client caseload with supervision.
• Assist in motions, conferences, mediations, and trial when needed.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

GA bar license

Tools

ProLaw

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

E-document management software

Job description

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients.

The Atlanta Office in Alpharetta, GA is looking for a Workers’ Compensation Associate to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours as necessary.
• Manage client relationships and a caseload with supervision.
• Assist in the representation of clients in motion practice, conferences, mediations, and trial when and where necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing in Georgia.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in litigation (judicial clerks will be considered).
• Experience in Workers’ Compensation Defense work preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Collaborative and welcoming work environment
• Work-Life balance

This is a hybrid position.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000 and represents C&W’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.