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.
Of the $25 billion+ we have recovered on behalf of the people since 1988, we have recouped over $8 billion of this total in the past 2 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.
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
- Guide 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
Skills
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays