Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a workers’ compensation defense practice in New York, New York. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to manage a steady litigation workload while collaborating with a well-established legal team and support staff. The role is suited for a licensed attorney who is confident handling board appearances, depositions, and appeals within the New York workers’ compensation system.

Responsibilities:
• Represent employers, carriers, and other clients in New York workers’ compensation defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Appear before the Workers’ Compensation Board for hearings, conferences, and related proceedings, advocating effectively on behalf of clients.
• Take and defend medical depositions, evaluate testimony, and incorporate findings into case strategy.
• Prepare persuasive appeals, motions, and other legal filings tied to contested workers’ compensation claims.
• Negotiate and structure Section 32 settlements while addressing lien exposure and applicable compliance considerations.
• Review third-party lien issues and support claim resolution with attention to Medicare-related obligations.
• Maintain an active caseload in a hybrid work setting while meeting annual billable expectations and internal deadlines.
• Work closely with attorneys and legal support staff across the practice group to deliver thorough, timely case management.• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• At least 2 years of experience handling New York workers’ compensation matters, with defense experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of New York Workers’ Compensation laws, procedures, and board practice.
• Demonstrated experience with board hearings, medical depositions, and appellate drafting in workers’ compensation cases.
• Familiarity with Section 32 agreements, third-party liens, and Medicare compliance issues.
• Experience on either the defense or plaintiff side will be considered.
• Strong commitment to stability, sound judgment, and effective case ownership.