Associate Attorney

Position Summary

A Workers’ Compensation Attorney is responsible for the direction, management, and litigation of all assigned cases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily
• Ensuring completion of all assigned tasks by relevant due dates
• Ensuring proper documentation of all assigned cases in CMS
• Making sure emails are cleared daily
• Monitoring and managing the progress of all assigned cases
• Establishing, reviewing, and updating case plan as necessary
• Facilitating weekly meetings with assigned Claim Specialists to ensure each claim is reviewed at least once per month
• Facilitating weekly meetings with assigned Litigation Specialist to prepare for pending hearings
• Completing Initial 72-hour Contacts with new clients
• Completing Quarterly Meaningful Client Contact (QMCC)
• Identifying and addressing issues that arise
• Maintaining and managing all communication and correspondence with insurance adjusters, third party administrators, medical providers, and other relevant parties
• Overseeing and directing the completion of routine communication and correspondence
• Drafting all non-routine correspondence (anything other than general templates)
• Reviewing actual and de factor determinations to ensure case goals and objectives are met
• Determining and directing the legal arguments and evidence to be presented
• Overseeing and ensuring client communication on all relevant issues in litigation
• Attending hearings and making legal arguments to vigorously advocate for assigned clients
• Participating in administrative staff meetings and leadership team meetings

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree and a specialization in law or any related field
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and in good standing with the Nevada State Bar
• A valid Nevada driver’s license, valid driver’s insurance, and proof of driving record
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms, such as a CMS
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in workers’ compensation litigation
• Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish