Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 1 year of experience, primarily in workers' compensation. The successful candidate will be responsible for file review, legal analysis, extensive research, drafting legal documents, representing clients at depositions and hearings, trial preparation, and attendance. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare and retirement benefits, an employee wellness program, a mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. Additionally, there is an innovative financial incentive bonus program, proactive support, and training for marketing objectives, excellent benefits, including a 401k match, and exceptional growth and advancement opportunities.

Duties:

• Review and analyze workers' compensation claims.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft client correspondence, discovery devices, summations, appeals, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly represent clients at depositions and hearings.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Retain and evaluate expert witnesses.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in workers' compensation; experience in other practice areas is a plus.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage, and work in a team environment.
• Prompt responsiveness to email and phone inquiries.
• Excellent client skills and telephone manners.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications:

Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia.

Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in workers' compensation; experience in other practice areas is a plus.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage, and work in a team environment.
• Excellent client skills and telephone manners.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Employee wellness program.
• Mentoring program.
• Charitable matching program.
• Innovative financial incentive bonus program.
• Proactive support and training for marketing objectives.
• Excellent 401k match.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities.