Liability and Workers' Comp Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Liability and Workers' Comp Attorney to join their team in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will focus on representing employers, restaurants, and other retail establishments in the defense of workers' compensation and liability claims. The role involves litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals, and includes defending product manufacturers in toxic tort claims, and handling premises liability, general commercial liability, and motor vehicle-related property and bodily injury claims.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent employers, restaurants, and retail establishments in workers' compensation and liability claims.
• Defend product manufacturers in toxic tort claims.
• Handle premises liability and general commercial liability disputes.
• Represent insured entities and their employees in motor vehicle-related property and bodily injury claims and lien disputes.
• Conduct thorough legal research on complicated issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents in a timely manner.
• Meet deadlines, multitask, and manage a high volume of cases efficiently.
• Handle court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients.
• Work closely with other attorneys and support staff to ensure coordinated and comprehensive legal representation.
• Maintain detailed, organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle a high volume of cases.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Experience in workers' compensation and employers' liability is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and software.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits.
• Employee-funded 401k.
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Annual performance review and bonus plan.
• Access to a fitness center and bike storage.
• Concierge services.
• Food trucks available on-site.
• Convenient access to the Metro.
• Car charging stations available.

This East Coast firm has several offices in and around Maryland and Virginia. Concentrating their full-service practice on loyal regional clientele, this firm prides itself on efficient customer service with reasonable billing rates and is very highly regarded in the niche of maritime law. Associates here get a diverse practice and the opportunity to gain immediate meaningful expereince.