NY Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney — Hybrid Role

Elgen Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (full package)

401K plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

FSA/HSA options

Life and long-term disability

Wireless phone stipend

Job summary

Elgen Staffing is assisting a leading Northeast litigation law firm in recruiting a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney in New York. The attorney will represent clients at NYS Workers’ Compensation Board hearings, draft Section 32 agreements, address third‑party liens, Medicare compliance, and manage a caseload with deadlines.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited school, New York license in good standing, 2–8 years’ experience in workers’ comp or insurance defense, and excellent

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New York and in good standing.
• 2-8 years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims and/or insurance defense matters.
• Familiarity with NYS Workers’ Compensation Law and regulations.
• Experience with appearances at WCB hearings, medical depositions and drafting Workers’ Compensation appeals.
• Experience with drafting Section 32 Agreements, third-party liens, and Medicare compliance.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently, while meeting deadlines and court requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for maintaining ongoing client relationships and providing strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in courtroom hearings.
• Argue cases before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.
• Provide strategic legal advice and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Court appearances

Client communication

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Elgen Staffing is assisting a leading Northeast litigation law firm in recruiting a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney in New York. The attorney will represent clients at NYS Workers’ Compensation Board hearings, draft Section 32 agreements, address third‑party liens, Medicare compliance, and manage a caseload with deadlines.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited school, New York license in good standing, 2–8 years’ experience in workers’ comp or insurance defense, and excellent