Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join its legal team. This role provides a dynamic opportunity to represent clients in workers' compensation defense cases, including employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in handling workers' compensation claims and a strong background in litigation, offering comprehensive legal services from initial claim handling through to appeals.

Duties:

• Review and summarize medical records to develop effective defense strategies.
• Draft motions and other legal documents, representing clients in court proceedings.
• Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions of fact witnesses and experts.
• Draft reports, including pre-trial, interim, and appellate reports.
• Respond to discovery requests and prepare discovery-related motions.
• Regularly appear in court to represent clients.
• Defend clients in depositions and represent them during trials and appeals.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers' compensation defense.
• Proven ability to manage discovery, prepare legal motions, and handle court appearances.
• Strong research, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Illinois State Bar.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.

Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues.
• Strong legal writing and drafting abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with a high degree of organization.
• Competence in representing clients through all phases of litigation.

With offices in Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Lexington, Fort Lauderdale, Virgin Islands, San Juan, Chicago and Pensacola, this prestigious full service law firm serves the areas of estate planning, immigration, mergers & acquisitions, corporate structure, title insurance defence, probate litigation, commercial litigation, intellectual property, land use, asset protection, real estate litigation and bankruptcy. They make sure their clients get nothing but the best service and representation.