Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney at Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law

Cooper Levenson is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team of professionals. Experience in Workers' Compensation law and bar admission in the State of New Jersey, required. Additional experience and bar admission in the State of Pennsylvania, preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES / DUTIES:

• Assists Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
• Builds relationships with clients, TPAs, insurers, and employers to ensure prompt case resolution and client satisfaction.
• Evaluates the merits of a workers’ compensation claim.
• Conducts extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, appeals and appellate briefs.
• Drafts and responds to written discovery requests.
• Reviews medical records.
• Prepares for and attends trials.
• Represents clients in various legal proceedings, including discovery, motions, and trials.
• Assists in preparing settlement agreements, motions, and briefs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 0-3 years of New Jersey Workers Compensation experience; 1 year preferred.
• Admitted to New Jersey Bar.
• Admission to Pennsylvania Bar and additional experience in PA Workers' Compensation, preferred.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced practice, required.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer software programs.

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer.