Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching up to 4%

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Stability as part of growing firm

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO to manage all aspects of client representation in workers' compensation matters and provide guidance to non-attorney staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Key duties include proactively communicating with clients, negotiating with insurers, drafting pleadings and settlement agreements, and representing clients at hearings, depositions, and mediations while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license; Illinois license preferred.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong client communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
• Draft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Time management

Client service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar License

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in St. Louis, MO. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of client representation in workers' compensation cases, providing guidance to non-attorney staff and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties

• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates and claim status.
• Interact and negotiate with insurance companies.
• Draft case materials, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.

Requirements

• Active Bar license in Missouri; Illinois license preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Skills

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Committed to providing superb, responsive, and compassionate client service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs - Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan - up to 4% match.
• Paid holidays.
• Work-life balance.
• Stability as an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm.