Attorney needed for Lexington office

A law firm in Lexington is seeking a skilled and dedicated Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation defense. The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of experience in handling complex workers' compensation cases, including those involving The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This position offers significant growth and advancement opportunities within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare summaries of medical records to effectively advocate for clients.
• Draft motions and attend hearings to represent clients in court.
• Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions as needed.
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trial documents, and handle appellate activity.
• Respond to discovery requests and draft discovery-related motions.
• Regularly attend court appearances to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Draft motions for summary judgments.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.
• Possess 3-10 years of experience in Workers' Compensation defense.
• Expertise in defending against claims involving The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Must hold a valid license to practice law in the state of Kentucky.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues effectively.
• Excellent research abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to draft and respond to discovery-related motions.
• Proven capability to regularly attend court appearances.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.

Benefits:

• Competitive 401(k) match, supporting financial well-being and future planning.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Access to training and mentoring programs designed to help attorneys reach their full potential.

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.