What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Attorney position at Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc.?
Job description:
* Must be located in Oregon or Washington State
Welcome to Pond Lehocky Giordano. The largest and most accomplished Workers’ Compensation law firm in Pennsylvania. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to aggressively advocate for injured workers. The ideal candidate for the Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury attorney position will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Oregon or Washington State workers’ compensation and/or Personal Injury law. The candidate should have experience reviewing medical records, bureau documents and drafting legal briefs. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess courtroom experience, with experience taking testimony and conducting trial depositions. The successful candidate for the Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Attorney role will have a proven record for successfully litigating cases that includes a demonstrable mastery for 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 the common goal of helping our clients win. Competitive pay, incentive opportunities, great benefits, hybrid options, and unlimited growth potential await you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct trial depositions (medical and fact witness).
- Draft legal briefs.
- Manage hearings and take testimony.
- Travel as necessary to conduct discoveries and for court appearances.
Background & Experience
- Ability to craft legal briefs that are appropriately targeted to their audience with a compelling story that lead to favorable motions.
- Demonstrable track record for successfully litigating cases.
- Relatable and team player with experience building successful working relationships with clients, partners, and team members.
- Reviewing and analyzing medical claims.
- 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 Oregon or Washington State
Requirements:
- Must be admitted to the State Bar of Oregon or Washington State
- Must have active Washington or Oregon State Bar membership in good standing.
- Must have Juris Doctor degree.
- Should have a minimum 5 years of experience as an Attorney.
- Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury experience is highly preferred (plaintiff or defense).
- Strong understanding of Oregon workers’ compensation laws, personal injury statutes, and legal precedents
- Software is primarily Microsoft Office and the legal specific program Litify experience a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 2 years (Preferred)
- Workers' compensation law: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Seattle, WA (Preferred)