What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Attorney position at The Forum Group?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of workers' compensation law, along with extensive experience in litigation, legal research, and client advocacy. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you will be responsible for managing cases from inception through resolution, providing expert legal counsel to clients, and representing clients in court proceedings. Your role will be vital in ensuring fair treatment for injured workers while maintaining the highest standards of legal practice and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of workers' compensation claims, including initial intake, investigation, and ongoing case management.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and ensure compliance with statutory and procedural law.
- Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, adhering to court requirements and deadlines.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial proceedings with effective legal advocacy skills.
- Negotiate settlements that align with clients’ best interests while complying with relevant laws and regulations.
- Maintain clear communication with clients regarding case progress, legal options, and settlement opportunities.
- Collaborate with medical experts, insurance adjusters, and other stakeholders to build strong cases based on personal injury law principles.
- Stay current on developments in workers' compensation law as well as related fields such as employment law, procedural law, and general litigation practices.
Experience
- Proven experience practicing workers' compensation law with a track record of successful case outcomes.
- Strong background in personal injury case management and litigation procedures.
- Familiarity with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for statutory research and case law analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to draft contracts, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents accurately.
- Experience conducting court depositions and trial preparation to effectively advocate for clients in complex cases.
- Knowledge of procedural law governing workers' compensation claims and general & commercial litigation processes.
- Excellent negotiation skills combined with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.
- Prior law office experience emphasizing client communication, legal writing, research skills, and case management systems.
Join our team to advocate passionately for injured workers while advancing your career within a dynamic legal environment committed to justice and professional excellence!
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000