Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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 in Nashville seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to manage a heavy case-load across pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. You’ll handle cases from start to finish, draft pleadings and discovery, and coordinate with experts while guiding clients through an increasingly complex process.

Qualified candidates will have a law degree, be in good standing with the State Bar, and at least 2+ years in workers' compensation with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active status with the State Bar Association.
• Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience.
• Experience on wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Assist senior attorneys as the claim files progress to suit.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the case process and coordinate with experts.
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings and court appearances.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Writing

Oral advocacy

Self-starter

Education

Law degree

Active State Bar

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

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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