What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby?
Associate – Workers' Compensation
Weber Gallagher seeks a workers’ compensation attorney for our New York office. Successful candidate will have three to six years’ experience in New York workers’ compensation law. Qualified candidate must possess excellent analytical and research abilities as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Must be admitted to practice in New York. This position is a hybrid position with in-office attendance at least 2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct well-reasoned legal research.
- Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, handle court hearings and trials.
- Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
- Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
- Ability to work out of our NY Office in a hybrid capacity.
Requirements:
- 3-6 years of experience, preferably in workers’ compensation matters.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- NY active and good standing bar license, required.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in worker’s compensation law.
This position offers a salary range of $115,000 – $140,000 and is based on a variety of factors including education, experience, and internal equity.
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.
Weber Gallagher offers a friendly office environment, excellent benefits package, including 401(k) and medical. Please visit our website: www.wglaw.com.
To apply: Please submit an application at the link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.
Weber Gallagher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000