Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join its Workers' Compensation team in New York, NY. The successful candidate will represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers before the New York Workers' Compensation Board, managing their own caseload and developing litigation strategies.

Duties

• Attend hearings before the NY Workers' Compensation Board.
• Conduct depositions of IME and treating physicians.
• Draft appeals, rebuttals, and summations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and settle claims.
• Communicate case updates to clients and adjusters.
• Prepare witnesses and strategize for favorable outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience in NY workers' compensation law.
• 3+ years' experience in a law firm setting.
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Client service mindset.
• Time and case management.
• Strong collaboration and communication.
• Critical thinking and legal strategy.

Benefits

• Be part of a modern firm reimagining workers' comp defense.
• Work in a supportive, team-driven culture.
• Learn from some of the most respected attorneys in the field.
• Contribute from day one and grow your legal career.

It is a defense firm dedicated to serving employers, risk managers, insurance carriers, and self-insured entities with their legal issues. The firm primarily focuses on four practice areas including workers' compensation defense, no-fault defense, uninsured and underinsured motorist defense, and subrogation and loss transfer. The firm is headquartered in New York City, NY, and also has an office in Jersey City, New Jersey.