Associate Attorney

Provide legal counsel to clients on all aspects of workers compensation cases, including evaluating the merits of a workers compensation case, providing guidance and counsel through effective communication, medical review, and negotiating, settling, and litigating cases. Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs. Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand and effectuate the client's goals. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel. Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm's clients. Communicate clearly and logically (orally and in writing) with regulatory agencies, courts, counsel, clients, and managing attorneys. Handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment. Work both independently and as a contributing team member. Manage a caseload and applicable deadlines. Manage and develop relationships with clients. CORE COMPENTENCIES. Extremely detail oriented and demonstrated ability to multitask. Strong organizational, communication, delegation and relationship-building skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and demonstrating a high level of reliability and efficiency. Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and adapt to changes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint). Must work well in a team-oriented environment. Desire to always be learning and improving. Timely and efficient work product while setting tasks/goals and following through to achieve the highest level of completion. Ability to manage caseload and work independently QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION. Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School 1+ years Litigation experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr