Workers' Compensation Attorney

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney in Buffalo, New York. The role requires managing a complex case-load of workers’ compensation cases and hearings. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant experience and be an active NY State Bar member.

We offer a robust benefits package including medical insurance and paid time off, emphasizing our commitment to staff welfare. This position provides a rare opportunity to contribute to a rapidly developing statewide practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses including conferences and drafting reports.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions and court appearances.

Skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings

Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Education

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

Active member of the NY State Bar Association

Job description

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Buffalo, New York. The Workers' Compensation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case-load of cases and hearings. This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build out a new, rapidly developing statewide workers’ compensation practice on behalf of our Firm. You will be privy to a consistently robust influx of cases which will be handed to you on a silver platter. Put simply, the right attorney will be able to earn more in workers’ compensation than you could anywhere else in the state.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the NY State Bar Association
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience
• Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan 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.

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