Workers Compensation Attorney - West Conshohocken

Burns White LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Fully paid life and disability insurance

401(k) with contributions and profit-sharing

Paid parental leave

10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days

Onsite gym and cafe

Pet insurance and accident insurance

Job summary

Burns White LLC seeks an experienced attorney in Philadelphia to join their Workers' Compensation Practice Group. The role encompasses attending hearings, conducting legal research, advising clients, and negotiating settlements. Ideal candidates must have a PA & NJ license and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a casual work environment, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for growth within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• 3+ years of experience in workers compensation law.
• Commitment to helping clients achieve favorable resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings, depositions, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Advise clients on their rights and obligations.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties.
• Maintain case files and documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

PA & NJ license

3+ years of workers compensation experience in PA and/or NJ

Job description

Our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group provides legal consultation and risk management services to a wide variety of industries. We represent insurance companies and self-insured corporations before workers compensation judges, the Workers Compensation Appeal Board, and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Client support is also provided related to the Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act and the Black Lung Benefits Act.

About the job…

Our attorneys are committed to helping our client partners achieve expeditious and favorable resolutions of workers compensation claims. On this well-established team, you will work a file start to finish and represent clients including:

• Attend hearings, depositions, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
• Advise clients on their rights and obligations
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff
• Work independently and as part of a team

Ideal candidates have…

• PA & NJ license
• Ideally candidates will possess 3+ years of workers compensation experience in PA and/or NJ
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking

What we offer…

• Opportunity to work, learn, and grow on an established team
• Casual, flexible work environment
• Exceptional benefits
• Onsite fitness facility & Cafe
• Free parking

Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
• Free onsite gym at some locations
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
• Free or subsidized parking depending on location
• Pet insurance and Accident insurance
• Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning