Workers' Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; New Mexico; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to handle a heavy and complex caseload of cases and hearings.

This is a rare opportunity to help build out a new statewide workers’ compensation practice; you will work with a robust influx of cases and have the chance to advance your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active NM State Bar Association member in good standing.
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings.
• 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 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

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Active NM State Bar Association member

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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 NM State Bar Association
• Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience
• Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings
• 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, a 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.

E-Verify

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