Workers' Compensation Attorney — Advocacy, Hearings & Growth

Brock & Stout, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 85.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K/Retirement Matching

CLE Fees

Professional License Fees

Travel Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Bonus Incentives

Zusammenfassung

Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our growing team at one of our 13 office locations. Prior experience representing injured workers is preferred, though strong litigation, negotiation, and client advocacy experience are also welcome.

The attorney will handle claims from intake to resolution, work with medical providers, negotiate with insurers, and represent clients in hearings and mediations as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the state bar applicable to the attorney's assigned practice and office.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage litigation, administrative proceedings, or contested claims.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Ability to review and understand medical records and other complex case documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, hearings, and priorities.
• Ability to clearly explain legal issues and case developments to clients.
• Professional, compassionate, and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative legal team.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to providing high-quality legal representation

Aufgaben

• Represent individuals in workers' compensation claims arising from workplace injuries and occupational conditions.
• Meet with prospective clients to evaluate potential workers' compensation claims.
• Advise clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and available benefits under applicable workers' compensation law.
• Manage claims from initial intake through resolution.
• Review accident reports, employment records, medical records, wage information, and other evidence relevant to a claim.
• Work with clients and medical providers regarding treatment, work restrictions, and documentation.
• Identify and develop medical, employment, and other evidence necessary to support claims.
• Communicate and negotiate with employers, insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement documents, and other legal materials.
• Take and defend depositions when appropriate.
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and advise clients regarding proposed resolutions.
• Identify potential issues involving compensability, benefits, medical treatment, disability, return-to-work matters, and related claims.
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys throughout the life of each case.
• Maintain accurate and timely case information within the firm's case-management systems.
• Manage assigned cases, deadlines, court appearances, and client communications in an organized and timely manner.
• Remain current on applicable workers' compensation statutes, regulations, case law, and procedural requirements.
• Provide professional, responsive, and compassionate representation to clients dealing with workplace injuries and financial uncertainty

Kenntnisse

Advocacy

Negotiation

Litigation management

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our growing team at one of our 13 office locations. Prior experience representing injured workers is preferred, though strong litigation, negotiation, and client advocacy experience are also welcome.

The attorney will handle claims from intake to resolution, work with medical providers, negotiate with insurers, and represent clients in hearings and mediations as needed.