Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Springfield, MO. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 5+ years of experience, strong litigation and administrative skills, or a willingness to be trained. This role offers the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys and handle various aspects of workers' compensation cases.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on workers' compensation law.
• Interact directly with clients and build professional relationships.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Requirements

• 0 to 5+ years of legal experience.
• Knowledge of administrative laws and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Effective collaboration with corporate professionals.

Education

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Missouri law license or eligibility to become licensed.

Skills

• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to excellent performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Group life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life/AD&D, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid personal time off (PTO) and holidays.