Senior Associate - Workers' Compensation

Primary Job Duties

• Defending and advocating for clients in matters involving General Liability, Commercial Litigation, Construction Defect, Transportation/Trucking, Labor/Employment Litigation, and Professional Liability
• 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, some travel may be required
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Key Competencies

• Communicating
• Conflict Management
• Service Focus
• Planning & Priority Setting

Other Duties

• 3+ years’ experience in Civil Litigation experience with an emphasis in insurance defense [or another practice group]
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice in this state, other states a plus, but not required
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner
• Experience participating in negotiations and mediations
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment
• Courtroom experience and a desire to grow as a trial/litigation attorney