Senior Workers’ Comp Attorney – Spanish Fluency (Bronx)

Robert Hadley Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Performance-based compensation

Opportunity to advocate for injured in

Job summary

Robert Hadley Associates seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for its Bronx office. The attorney will handle plaintiff-side NY WC matters from intake to resolution, appear before the WC Board, negotiate with carriers, and develop strategies to maximize client benefits.

Spanish fluency is required to serve a large Spanish-speaking client base. This is a full-time in-office role based in Bronx, NY, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing is required.
• Significant experience handling plaintiff-side Workers' Compensation matters in New York is required.
• Fluent Spanish language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side New York Workers' Compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent injured workers at Workers' Compensation Board hearings and conferences.
• Prepare and present cases involving workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, permanency, schedule loss of use, medical treatment, and lost wages.
• Review medical records and evaluate the impact of injuries on clients' ability to work.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel regarding benefits and case resolution.
• Develop case strategy and advise clients regarding their rights and available benefits.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide clear, compassionate legal guidance.

Skills

Spanish fluent

Hearing skills

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Robert Hadley Associates seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for its Bronx office. The attorney will handle plaintiff-side NY WC matters from intake to resolution, appear before the WC Board, negotiate with carriers, and develop strategies to maximize client benefits.

Spanish fluency is required to serve a large Spanish-speaking client base. This is a full-time in-office role based in Bronx, NY, with a competitive salary and benefits package.