Workers Compensation Attorneys
Workers Compensation Attorneys
Category
Attorney
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of workers’ compensation matters independently, including pleadings, discovery, remote and in-person court appearances, motion practice, trials, briefs, and appeals.
- Travel to compensation courts.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Competencies/Abilities and Skills:
- Must have a Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
- Must be licensed and in good standing in New Jersey.
- Possess a strong academic record of 3.0 and above (preferred).
- Must have 3 years’ experience in NJ Workers’ Compensation cases, representing either Petitioners or Respondent.
- Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- An elevated level of organization is required.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality and protect PII.
- Show flexibility, adaptability and empathy towards clients and colleagues.
- Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Case Management systems such as Smart Advocate and Document Management systems.
- Possess tenacity, drive, and compassion.
- Ability to travel as needed between our offices and Workers’ Compensation courts.