Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Syracuse, NY

Law Firm

Syracuse, NY

Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Syracuse, NY

Attorney

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Job Title: Attorney-First/Second Year Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the Attorney-First/Second Year Associate position at the law firm include handling workers’ compensation cases for the New York state practice. The role emphasizes individual attorney file ownership from the beginning to the closure of each case. This involves utilizing cutting-edge, value-added programs to identify and neutralize risks, leading to fast and efficient resolutions. The attorney will also be expected to partner and communicate effectively with clients, not only to close individual files but to develop long-term, comprehensive, and tailor-made improvements to their workers’ compensation programs. This position requires a commitment to achieving significant and sustainable reductions in the overall expense of each client’s workers’ compensation program, ensuring efficient file handling and strategic risk management.

Education and Experience Information:
Ideal candidates for the position are upcoming law school graduates from the class of 2025, who will be sitting for the bar examination in July of 2025. The position is designed for first or second-year associates, indicating that candidates should have recently graduated from law school and be in the process of obtaining their legal licensure.

Salary Information:
The annualized salary for the Attorney-First/Second Year Associate position is $90,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position offers bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending options, and more.

Additional Information:
The law firm is described as a dynamic and rapidly growing national practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. The firm values a "team first" philosophy, where mutual respect and working together for the common good are prioritized over individual gain. The firm is a national civil litigation firm with offices in major metropolitan markets across the ., providing strategic coverage for clients in various sectors, including construction, energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and insurance. The firm prides itself on hiring individuals who are not only excellent at their professional responsibilities but also exceptional human beings. The firm’s culture is built on systems that reward collaboration and mutual respect, ensuring that the person behind the resume is valued as much as the credentials listed on it.

Department: Attorney
This is a full-time position.