Partner - Workers' Compensation

Cipriani & Werner, P.C; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Partner for the Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office. The attorney will handle WC matters, perform legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in hearings alongside senior attorneys.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, NJ bar admission, and about 5 years of WC experience; proficiency with ProLaw, Excel, and e-document tools is preferred. This is a hybrid position with in-office time initially.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey state court.
• 5 years of Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Rules of Court, NJ Federal Rules of Court, Rules of Evidence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on WC issues.
• Draft 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 motion practice, conferences, and trial when required.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

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 Mt. Laurel Office in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey is looking for a Workers’ Compensation Partner join our growing team.

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.
• 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:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey state court required.
• 5 years of Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with New Jersey State Rules of Court, New Jersey Federal Rules of Court, Rules of Evidence 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 with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

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

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

This is a hybrid position; Must be willing to work in the office on a full-time basis until transitioned fully into the role. Flexibility for some remote days thereafter is available.

Travel to court will be required if assigned to a venue mandating in-person hearings.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$170,000 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.