Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Attorney to join our growing Workers Compensation department in Nashville. The Attorney will handle a heavy and complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, supporting senior attorneys as needed. This role requires a law degree, active TN Bar membership, and at least 2 years of workers compensation experience; excellent writing, advocacy, and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association; multi-state licenses preferred.

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 litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, motions and memoranda.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports and affidavits.
• Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings and court appearances.

Skills

Client service

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

High-volume cases

Self-starter

Education

Law degree

TN Bar in good standing

Multiple State Bar licenses preferred

Job description

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. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

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
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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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.

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