What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Associate Attorney - West Conshohocken position at Burns White LLC?
Who we are…
Our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group provides legal consultation and risk management services to a wide variety of industries. We represent insurance companies and self-insured corporations before workers compensation judges, the Workers Compensation Appeal Board, and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Client support is also provided related to the Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act and the Black Lung Benefits Act.
About the job…
Our attorneys are committed to helping our client partners achieve expeditious and favorable resolutions of workers compensation claims. On this well-established team, you will work a file start to finish and represent clients including:
- Attend hearings, depositions, and appeals
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
- Advise clients on their rights and obligations
- Negotiate settlements with opposing parties
- Maintain accurate case files and documentation
- Collaborate with other attorneys and staff
- Work independently and as part of a team
Ideal candidates have…
- Pennsylvania license
- Ideally candidates will possess 1-3 or more years of workers compensation experience (defense or plaintiff), however we encourage those with less experience or interested in changing practice areas that have an interest in Workers compensation defense to apply.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to take initiative and ownership
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
What we offer…
- Opportunity to work, learn, and grow on an established team
- Casual, flexible work environment
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits
- Onsite fitness facility & Cafe
- Free parking
Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:
- Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
- Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
- Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
- Free onsite gym at some locations
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
- 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
- Free or subsidized parking depending on location
- Pet insurance
- Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
- Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.
No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE
