Workers Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to manage a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial. The attorney will provide expert legal support and guidance to clients, handling cases from pre-litigation to litigation and drafting pleadings and motions.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor degree, active state bar membership, and a minimum of two years of workers' compensation experience; wage/hour claims experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of workers' compensation experience.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Manage pre-suit processes and assist senior attorneys post-suit.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Client service

Communication skills

Case management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers Compensation Attorney to join its team in Knoxville, Tennessee. The attorney will manage a complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, providing expert legal support and guidance to clients.

Duties

• Handle cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Manage pre-suit processes and assist senior attorneys post-suit.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of workers compensation experience.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar Association membership.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in case management and legal software.

Benefits

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