Associate - Workers' Compensation

Cipriani & Werner; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate to join the NY Workers' Compensation Group. The role involves researching issues, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in legal proceedings.

Collaboration with senior attorneys and maintaining billable hours are essential. Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved school and be admitted in Massachusetts and New York. Experience in MA workers' compensation and proficiency with Office 365, ProLaw, and Excel are

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and active MA and NY bar in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of Massachusetts Workers' Compensation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication; able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment.

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 caseload with supervision.
• Assist in motion practice, conferences, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Client relations

Time management

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Massachusetts & New York bar admission

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 NY Workers' Compensation Group is looking for a Workers' Compensation Associate to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

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

• Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in Massachusetts and New York.
• 1 year of Massachusetts Workers' Compensation experience required.
• 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.

Benefits

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

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

This is a remote position. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$150,000 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.