Job Title: Attorney-First/Second Year Associate
Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility for the Workers’ Compensation Associates at the law firm is to manage and handle workers’ compensation cases from start to finish. The role involves individual attorney file ownership, meaning that each attorney is responsible for the complete lifecycle of the case, from conception to closure. The associates are expected to employ cutting-edge, value-added programs to identify and neutralize risks, which leads to fast and efficient resolutions of cases. Additionally, associates are required to partner and communicate with clients not only to close individual files but also to develop long-term, comprehensive, and tailor-made improvements to their workers’ compensation programs. This entails working closely with clients to achieve significant and sustainable reductions in the overall expense of each client’s workers’ compensation program.
Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidates for this position are upcoming 2025 law school graduates who will be sitting for the bar in July of 2025. These candidates should be prepared to embark on a career in workers’ compensation law and be willing to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing national practice. Although the text does not specify additional experience requirements, being a law school graduate and bar exam candidate implies a foundational understanding of legal principles and the ability to apply them in practice.
Salary Information:
The annualized salary for this position is $90,000. However, actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, this position offers bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. These benefits are designed to support the well-being and financial security of the associates.
Additional Information:
The law firm is a national civil litigation firm with offices in major metropolitan markets across the United States, providing strategic coverage for clients wherever they do business. With more than 400 attorneys, the firm is known for its capabilities in handling business and commercial disputes, employment and labor issues, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. The firm serves a diverse range of clients in key sectors such as construction, energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance. The culture at the law firm emphasizes a collaborative environment where a "team first" mentality is prioritized. The firm values mutual respect, collaboration, and systems that reward teamwork over individual gain. The philosophy of the firm is to hire individuals who are not only excellent at their work but also exceptional human beings. The firm’s mission and success in efficient file handling and strategic risk management have earned it a national reputation in the practice of workers’ compensation law.
