Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Nashville is seeking an Attorney to join our Workers' Compensation department to handle a heavy and complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial.

The attorney will manage day-to-day case work, draft pleadings, coordinate with experts, and appear at depositions, mediations, and hearings. We value strong writing and advocacy, and offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee State Bar member; multiple state licenses preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Experience with wage/hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-volume pre-litigation and litigation caseload.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Mostly handling pre-suit and assisting senior attorneys when suit is filed.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Workers' comp experience

Caseload management

Client service

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

TN Bar

Education

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

Job description

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Attorney to join our growing Workers Compensation department in Nashville. The Workers Compensation Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
• Mostly handling the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once the claim files suit
• 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 TN State Bar Association. Multiple State Bar Licenses preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience
• A plus to have experience on wage an hour claims
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• 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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