Associate - Workers' Compensation

Cipriani & Werner, P.C.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. in Mt. Laurel, NJ seeks a Workers’ Compensation Associate to join our growing team.

The role involves research, drafting pleadings, representing clients, and collaborating with senior attorneys in a high-volume environment. Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, NJ bar admission, and about 5 years of workers’ compensation experience. The position is hybrid with in-office work required initially, and some remote days may follow, with travel to court as

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey state court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings.
• 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, and trial when and where necessary.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Court representation

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in New Jersey

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw

Excel

e-document management software

Job description

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 Mt. Laurel Office in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey is looking for a Workers’ Compensation Associate 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.
• 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, and trial when and where necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey state court required.
• 5 years of Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with New Jersey State Rules of Court, New Jersey Federal Rules of Court, Rules of Evidence 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; Must be willing to work in the office on a full-time basis until transitioned fully into the role. Flexibility for some remote days thereafter is available.

Travel to court will be required if assigned to a venue mandating in-person hearings.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$155,000 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.