Attorney - SW/S. Fla.

Florida Bar Foundation the; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Workers' Compensation practice in an in-office role, based in Naples or Fort Myers, FL. The candidate should be prepared to learn and grow alongside world-class Workers' Compensation Attorneys and manage a high-volume caseload.

The ideal applicant will have a JD from an accredited law school, be in good standing with the Florida Bar, and possess at least 1 year of workers' compensation experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy

Qualifications

• JD from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (FL).
• Minimum 1+ years of workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Case management

Client communication

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Self-motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our robust Workers Compensation practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and a desire to learn and develop alongside world-class Workers Comp Attorneys. This is an in office position sitting in either our Naples or Fort Myers office.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

• Law degree (JD) from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (FL)
• Minimum 1+ years of workers' compensation experience preferred
• Ability to manage high volume of cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills