Workers' Compensation Attorney

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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 is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut. This role involves managing a complex case-load and building a new workers' compensation practice.

The ideal candidate will handle various responsibilities including drafting litigation documents, guiding clients, and attending hearings. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and hearings.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day cases and hearings.
• Draft and file litigation documents.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

Active member of the CT State Bar Association

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.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in New Haven, Connecticut. 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 than 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 CT State Bar Association
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience
• Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearingsExcellent 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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