Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Nashville seeks an Attorney to join the growing Workers' Compensation department. The Attorney will handle a heavy and complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, working closely with experienced colleagues to protect client interests.

You will manage pre-suit activities, draft and file pleadings, coordinate with experts, and represent clients at depositions, mediations, and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with State Bar.
• Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience.
• Wage-and-hour claims experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

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 including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses including conferences and drafting of reports and affidavits.
• Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Client service

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

Qualification

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association
• 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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