Employment Law Attorney

About the role

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Jersey City. The Workers' Compensation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex caseload of cases and hearings. This is a rare opportunity to help build out a new, rapidly developing statewide workers’ compensation practice. You will be privy to a consistently robust influx of cases, enabling you to earn more in workers’ compensation than you could anywhere else in the state.

Some highlights of our growth and resources:

• Of the $25 billion+ recovered on behalf of clients since 1988, over $8 billion has been recouped in the past two years alone across all 50 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
• We have doubled our national mega-marketing campaigns from $250M to $500M+ since 2023, making Morgan & Morgan the number one company in the nation for out-of-home marketing spend.
• Our attorneys have access to world-class case docket management software, litigation resources, and a wealth of benefits to optimize case development.
• This past October, we hired Geico Insurance’s former Head of Auto Marketing as our new Chief Marketing Officer to continue our advancement.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions, and memoranda.
• Guiding clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports, and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the NJ State Bar Association.
• Minimum 3+ years of workers’ compensation experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and hearings.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.