Associate Attorney- Workers Compensation

Job Description

Job Description

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is looking to add a Workers Compensation Attorney to the team. Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP has been rooted in the heart of Lincoln, NE since 1896. Though life has changed dramatically since 1896, our core values have not. Our longevity, success and growth are due to our representation of clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, based on trust, integrity, and excellence, complimented by our commitment to community and country.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION.   The Workers Compensation Attorney is a key position responsible for providing legal support in the Workers Compensation Practice group. This role prepares cases, conduct research gather evidence, and devises legal strategies. The Workers Compensation Attorney will represent clients in court. Beyond courtroom advocacy, this position will engage in settlement negotiations, provide strategic counsel, and draft legal documents. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE.   The Workers Compensation Attorney works on the Workers Compensation team. However, an individual in this position will report directly to the Managing Partner of the Firm.

HOURS AND STATUS.  The Workers Compensation Attorney position is a full-time position generally working approximately forty to fifty (40 - 50) hours per week.  However, some additional hours may be needed to meet Firm operational needs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.   The Workers Compensation Attorney is responsible for the following essential duties:

• 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.
• Mentor support staff.

While the Firm provides this job description in an effort to define the essential functions and responsibilities of the Workers Compensation Attorney, this description is a summary representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and may not include non-essential duties. Duties or responsibilities may be added or modified at the discretion of the Operations Manager in accordance with the business needs of the Firm. An individual in this position may be asked to perform duties assigned to others if coverage is necessary.

  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. 
• Enter time contemporaneously 
• Ability to manage caseload and work independently

  PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION.

1. Physical Demands.  

• Ability to regularly utilize a computer keyboard, monitor and other electronic equipment to prepare reports, communicate and perform other duties. 
• Ability to endure a sedentary type of work requiring a great deal of sitting at a computer.
• Ability to work at least forty (40) hours a week.   
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents.  
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, meet deadlines and perform work duties in a timely manner. 

1. Mental Demands.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently and remain poised in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
• Ability to sustain attention with or without distractions.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, meet deadlines and perform work duties in a timely manner. 

  QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION.

1. Qualifying Education.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School

1. Qualifying Experience.  

• 1+ years Litigation experience preferred 

While the Firm seeks these qualifications for this position, the Firm reserves the right to consider experience in lieu of education and to determine the best combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.