Workers' Compensation Attorney

Robert Hadley Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Robert Hadley Associates in Bronx, NY seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney to represent injured plaintiffs from intake to resolution. You will appear before the Workers’ Compensation Board, negotiate with carriers, and develop strategies to maximize benefits for clients.

Spanish fluency is required to serve a substantial Spanish-speaking client base. The ideal candidate will handle a substantial plaintiff-side caseload, possess strong hearing and negotiation skills, and work well

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing.
• Significant plaintiff-side Workers’ Compensation experience in New York.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Strong hearing, negotiation, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of New York Workers’ Compensation law and board procedures.
• Trial/hearing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side New York Workers’ Compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent injured workers at Workers’ Compensation Board hearings and conferences.
• Prepare and present cases involving workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, permanency, schedule loss of use, medical treatment, and lost wages.
• Review medical records and evaluate the impact of injuries on clients’ ability to work.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel regarding benefits and case resolution.
• Develop case strategy and advise clients regarding their rights and available benefits.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide clear, compassionate legal guidance.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, applications, appeals, and other necessary legal documents.
• Collaborate with support staff and medical professionals to develop strong cases.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure all deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Hearing

Negotiation

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client management

Case management

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

A well-established plaintiff-side law firm is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation

Attorney to join its Bronx office. The firm is dedicated to advocating for injured workers and providing strong, personalized representation throughout the workers’ compensation process.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing injured workers in New York Workers’ Compensation matters and be comfortable managing cases independently from initial intake through resolution. This attorney will work directly with clients, appear before the Workers’ Compensation Board, negotiate with carriers and opposing counsel, and develop effective strategies to maximize benefits and recovery for clients.

Spanish fluency is required due to the firm’s substantial Spanish-speaking client base.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side New York Workers’ Compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent injured workers at Workers’ Compensation Board hearings and conferences.
• Prepare and present cases involving workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, permanency, schedule loss of use, medical treatment, and lost wages.
• Review medical records and evaluate the impact of injuries on clients’ ability to work.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel regarding benefits and case resolution.
• Develop case strategy and advise clients regarding their rights and available benefits.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide clear, compassionate legal guidance.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, applications, appeals, and other necessary legal documents.
• Collaborate with support staff and medical professionals to develop strong cases.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure all deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing.
• Significant experience handling plaintiff-side Workers’ Compensation matters in New York.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Strong hearing, negotiation, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of New York Workers’ Compensation law and Workers’ Compensation Board procedures.
• Trial/hearing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• $200,000+ base salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for additional performance-based compensation.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to take a significant role in advocating for injured workers and their families.