New York Attorney – Workers’ Compensation (Paramus, NJ Office)

Lois Law Firm; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Office flexibility NY/NJ

Medical, dental, vision coverage 80%

401K with 3% safe harbor contribution

Life insurance and long-term-disabilty

Continued Legal Education at no cost

CLE credits through in-firm training

Bar Admission and Specialty Bar Fees

Group fitness sessions

On-going education programs

Job summary

Lois Law Firm in Paramus, NJ, seeks a New York-barred attorney to bolster our growing litigation practice, defending notable employers in New York workers' compensation actions, out of our Paramus, New Jersey office. The role requires a proactive advocate committed to fair court process, with substantial client contact and opportunities to present creative courtroom strategies.

We offer a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on training and career

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission required.
• Passion for litigating and dominating a specialist niche.
• Hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions.
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters.
• Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations.
• Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Skills

Litigation Expertise

New York Barred

Client Advocacy

Job description

Lois Law Firm is seeking a New York-barred attorney to join our growing litigation practice, where you will defend some of America's most iconic employers in New York workers' compensation actions, out of our Paramus, New Jersey office. This role requires a willingness to stand up for your clients, to be an advocate, and to ensure a fair court process for all parties. You will have significant client contact and opportunities to present creative strategies in court.

\"Great Practice, Great Life.\" That is more than just words here at LOIS, that is our founding vision.

We are:

The number one firm in our vertical serving the Fortune 100.

We offer:

Hybrid schedules, excellent compensation, great benefits & training.

The qualified applicant is a New York-Barred Attorney with a passion for litigating and a desire to dominate a specialist niche.

CLEAR COMPENSATION

At LOIS all attorneys have a base salary with clear fixed bonuses in place. We set an annual billable budget based on your preferences, beginning at 1,852 per year.

YOUR LIFE

Specialist attorneys enjoy a better work-life balance. All our court appearances and proceedings are 100% virtual. Here’s a promise: As an attorney at LOIS, we’ll never waste your time with client marketing nonsense. You don’t have to be a rainmaker to make partner here at LOIS. We let the work speak for itself.

US

Work-life balance and career growth are fundamental priorities. We are devoted to helping the community which starts with our passion for helping to defend our clients. We strive to build strong, responsive relationships while being ethically responsible and formidable allies. We provide on-going education programs for all levels of employment, from legal assistants to partners. We want everyone to succeed.

BENEFITS OF BEING AN ATTORNEY AT LOIS:

• An assigned hybrid schedule (with three in-office and 2 at-home days each week), after initial onboarding and integration period;
• The ability to work in our New York or New Jersey office depending on where you live;
• One-to-one attorney-to-paralegal ratio - you will have support here!
• Our creative approach to case handling;
• Positive relationships with our clients built on our unwavering advocacy;
• Continued education to help foster professional and personal growth;
• Our cradle-to-grave file handling sets us apart as industry leaders;
• Our four core values (Creativity, Advocacy, Professionalism and Service) help our Team Members create powerful results for our clients!
• We build formidable litigators!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions;
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters;
• Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations;
• Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

PERKS:

• A hybrid schedule (with three in-office and two at-home days each week), after 5-day initial onboarding and integration period;
• The ability to work in our New York City or New Jersey office depending on where you live;
• Firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental and vision benefit costs;
• 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K;
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to our Team Members;
• Assigned work-from-office and work-from-home days for greater flexibility;
• Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities;
• Continuing Legal Education at no cost to our Team Members;
• Receive all of your CLE credits for the year during in-firm training;
• One Bar Admission and one Specialty Bar Admission (Annual registration costs);
• Employee Growth Coaching to all Team Members.
• Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions to all Team Members that want to participate.
• Monthly Workshops for all Team Members to help bridge the theoretical and relevant concepts to law
• Firm charity events to benefit our local community
• Regular file feedback to offer our Team Members objective guidance on their file-handling
• Access to Partner-led roundtable discussions and regular office hours to help brainstorm case strategies