Workers' Compensation Attorney

At 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. Summary Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in Buffalo, New York. 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 than you could anywhere else in the state. Responsibilities Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum Guide clients through the case process Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances Qualifications Law degree from a fully accredited law school An active member in good standing with the NY State Bar Association Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings Excellent client service and communication skills Superior writing and oral advocacy skills Benefits 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 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 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