Workers' Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Lexington, Louisville (KY, KY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing Kentucky practice. This role offers the opportunity to handle a heavy and complex caseload across Kentucky locations, with a focus on protecting injured workers' rights and pursuing favorable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor, an active Kentucky Bar license, and at least three years of workers' comp experience.

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school.
• Active license to practice law in Kentucky.
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy.

Responsabilidades

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions and memoranda.
• Guide clients through the case process and maintain client communication.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including conferences and drafting of reports.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings and court appearances.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Writing & editing

Educación

Juris Doctor degree

Active Kentucky Bar license

Descripción del empleo

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Kentucky, this attorney can sit in any State of KY location for M&M. 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 that 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 KY State Bar Association. Multiple State Bar licenses preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience
• Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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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.

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