Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

About the role

The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Expert witness retention and collaboration
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Competencies

• Communicating: Provide information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. Perceive how the message affects the receiver and ensure clarity.
• Conflict Management: Address problems openly and objectively, bringing conflicts into the open to resolve them constructively.
• Professionalism: Set high standards and serve as a role model for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others.
• Planning & Priority Setting: Identify priorities and develop detailed action plans with objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
• Must be responsive, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks

This position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and firm requirements.