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Law Firm
Attorney
Litigation - Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Min 3 yrs required
Workers' Compensation Attorney The candidate will assist injured claimants with filing and litigating claims by performing the following duties: Answers client’s questions and guides him or her through the workers’ compensation process. Gathers medical evidence and medical records. Contacts medical providers and completes paperwork relating to the claim. Represents the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings. Takes depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conducts discovery, and drafts pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents. Litigates cases before a workers’ compensation judge or referee. Assists the injured worker with workers’ compensation benefits, including appropriate medical care. Communicates with the worker’s supervisors on the injured worker’s status. Negotiates settlements on behalf of the claimant. Any other duties, as assigned, and as related to the duties of the position.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Four-year College Degree from an accredited College or University; 3 years of Law School and have obtained a Mississippi license to practice law by passing the bar exam and be in good standing with the Mississippi Bar; 3-5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish speaking is a plus. Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short and long correspondence, and memos. Ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner. Ability to effectively advocate a position or a cause. Ability to draft effective legal documents such as motions, briefs, memorandums, resolutions, and legal agreements. Ability to develop logical thinking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
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