Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Lawyer

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Lawyer specializing in Workers' Compensation cases to join their legal team in Lafayette, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling workers' compensation claims from inception through trial, dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation to injured workers seeking wage and medical benefits for on-the-job injuries.

Duties

• Handle workers' compensation cases from inception to completion, ensuring all procedural requirements are met.
• Investigate claims, gather evidence, and build strong cases to support clients.
• Represent injured workers seeking wage and medical benefits, ensuring they receive deserved compensation and care.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents related to workers' compensation cases.
• Converse with clients, witnesses, insurance adjusters, and medical providers to gather relevant information.
• Serve as legal counsel at hearings, mediations, trials, and depositions.
• Maintain effective communication with all parties to efficiently resolve cases.
• Draft settlement demands and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring clients' needs are met with professionalism.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
• Extensive experience in handling workers' compensation cases.
• Strong understanding of Louisiana workers' compensation laws and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Louisiana workers' compensation laws.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

This law firm provides legal representation to individuals and workers that have suffered injuries. Its major practice areas include offshore accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and workers' compensation. Its team of attorneys has decades of legal experience. The firm's office is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it serves clients all across the state.