Workers' Compensation Attorney

A law firm located in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Workers' Compensation Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will work directly with clients on their claims, from filing to closure, representing client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions. Additionally, the attorney will counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters, prepare exposure analysis, conduct settlement negotiations, and consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Duties:

• Work directly with clients on workers' compensation claims from filing to closure.
• Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions.
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters.
• Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations.
• Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of New Jersey.

Education:

• Continuing Legal Education at no cost to team members.
• Annual registration costs are covered by the firm.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of workers' compensation law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to counsel clients effectively.
• Negotiation skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible work-from-home opportunities.
• The firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental, and vision benefit costs.
• 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K.
• Life insurance and long-term disability are provided at no cost to team members.
• Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities.
• One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio.
• Employee Growth Coaching to all team members.
• Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions.
• Monthly Workshops for all team members.
• Firm charity events to benefit the local community.
• Monthly progress development meetings offer team members feedback to guide them through the advancement path.