Workers' Compensation Attorney

Overview Morgan & 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, and help build out a new statewide workers’ compensation practice. The right attorney will be able to earn more in workers’ compensation than elsewhere in the state. Responsibilities Day‑to‑day handling of cases and hearings Drafting and filing litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions, and memorandum Guide clients through the case process Interact with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports, and affidavits Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances Qualifications Law degree from a fully accredited law school Active member in good standing with the NJ State Bar Association Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience Ability to manage a high volume of cases and hearings Excellent client service and communication skills Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals Superior writing and oral advocacy skills Benefits Morgan & Morgan offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Statement Morgan & 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‑Verify This 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 the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr