What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney- Workers' Compensation position at Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc.?
** Must be located in Washington State
Welcome to Pond Lehocky Giordano, the largest and most accomplished Workers’ Compensation law firm in Pennsylvania, now expanding its presence in Seattle, Washington. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Washington practice and aggressively advocate for injured workers throughout the state. The ideal candidate for the Workers’ Compensation Attorney position will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Washington State workers’ compensation law. The candidate should have experience reviewing medical records, bureau documents, and drafting legal briefs. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess courtroom experience, including taking testimony and conducting trial depositions.
The successful candidate for the Workers’ Compensation Attorney role will have a proven record of successfully litigating cases, including demonstrable mastery in writing legal briefs and conducting depositions (medical and fact witness).
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best attorneys in this field, Pond Lehocky is the place for you. We value teamwork above all else and share the common goal of helping our clients win. Competitive pay, incentive opportunities, great benefits, hybrid options, and unlimited growth potential await you.
- Conduct trial depositions (medical and fact witness)
- Draft legal briefs
- Manage hearings and take testimony
- Travel as necessary to conduct discovery and attend court appearances
- Ability to craft legal briefs that are appropriately targeted to their audience with a compelling narrative that leads to favorable motions
- Demonstrable track record of successfully litigating workers’ compensation cases
- Relatable and team-oriented with experience building successful working relationships with clients, partners, and team members
- Experience reviewing and analyzing medical claims
- Ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong legal research and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Washington State
- Must be admitted to the Washington State Bar
- Must have active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree
- Should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Attorney
- Workers’ Compensation experience is highly preferred (plaintiff or defense)
- Strong understanding of Washington workers’ compensation laws and legal precedents
- Software experience with Microsoft Office required; Litify experience is a plus