Employment Law Attorney

Employment Law AttorneyChicago, Illinois, United StatesAt Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.Some salient growth point highlights are as follows:Of the $25 billion+ we have recovered on behalf of the people in 1988, we have recouped over $8 billion of this total in the past 2 years alone across all 50 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.We have doubled our national mega-marketing campaigns from $250M to $500M+ since 2023, making Morgan & Morgan the Number 1 company in the nation for out-of-home marketing spend in the nation. This past October, we proudly hired Geico Insurance's former Head of Auto Marketing to serve as our new Chief Marketing Officer and continue our advancement.Our attorneys are privy to world-class case docket management software, litigation resources, and a wealth of benefits in service of optimization and case development.SummaryMorgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Jersey City. The Workers' Compensation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case-load of cases and hearings. This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build out a new, rapidly developing statewide workers' compensation practice on behalf of our Firm. You will be privy to a consistently robust influx of cases which will be handed to you on a silver platter. Put simply, the right attorney will be able to earn more in workers' compensation that you could anywhere else in the state.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day handling of cases and hearingsDrafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandumGuide clients through the case processInteraction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavitsAttendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearancesQualificationsLaw degree from a fully accredited law schoolAn active member in good standing with the NJ State Bar AssociationMinimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experienceAbility to manage high volume of cases and hearingsExcellent client service and communication skillsSelf-starter driven by long-term career goalsSuperior writing and oral advocacy skillsBenefitsMorgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.Equal Opportunity StatementMorgan & Morgan 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.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.Privacy PolicyHere is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.