Workers Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join their practice in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves managing a substantial caseload and contributing to the development of a statewide workers' compensation practice.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation. The position offers benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the MI State Bar Association.
• Minimum of 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including drafting reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Strong case management abilities

Effective communication and client service skills

Proficient in legal research and writing

Excellent oral advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its practice in Detroit, Michigan. The attorney will manage a substantial and complex caseload, contributing to the development of a statewide workers' compensation practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to handle a steady influx of cases.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including drafting reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the MI State Bar Association.
• Minimum of 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a 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.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Membership with the MI State Bar Association.

Skills

• Strong case management abilities.
• Effective communication and client service skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.