Workers Compensation Attorney

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; 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 Workers' Compensation department in Nashville. The Attorney will handle a heavy and complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial.

Responsibilities include managing cases, drafting filings, guiding clients, and coordinating with expert witnesses, depo prep, and court appearances. Requires strong writing and advocacy skills and TN Bar active status.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active TN State Bar member in good standing; multiple state licenses preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process and interact with expert witnesses.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Oral advocacy

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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