Associate - Workers' Compensation

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Collaborative and welcoming work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Office of CIPRIANI & WERNER PC seeks a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing clients in court hearings. Candidates must have a JD degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Pennsylvania.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), and paid time off. The position offers a compensation range of $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
• 3 years of direct PA Workers’ Compensation experience preferred; ability to handle all aspects of the workers’ compensation litigation process preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast-paced work environment.

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.
• Assist in representation in motion practice and trial.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Drafting legal documents

Client representation in court

Managing client relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw proficiency

Time management skills

Teamwork

Education

JD degree from an ABA-approved law school

Tools

ProLaw

Excel

E-document management software

Job description

The Pittsburgh Office in Mt. Lebanon, PA is looking for a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to join our growing team.

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.

Position Requirements

• Must have a JD degree from an ABA‑approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
• 3 years of direct PA Workers’ Compensation experience preferred; the ability to handle all aspects of the workers’ compensation litigation process 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, and the ability to work as a team member in a high‑volume fast‑paced work environment.

Benefits

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

This is an in‑person position that will include day travel to hearings and depositions. Overnight travel is not regularly expected.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000–$90,000 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, including 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.