Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie

• $80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in workers' compensation defense
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment
  • Open to leveraging AI for legal innovation

Responsibilities

  • Assess new files to establish action plans and budgets
  • Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals
  • Prepare discovery responses and manage document production
  • Attend depositions and hearings, providing detailed reports
  • Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial when necessary
  • Maintain regular communication with paralegals and assistants

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Leadership training programs
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Mental health support resources
  • Employee resource groups focusing on Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion
Full Job Description

We are currently seeking an Associate attorney to join our Workers' Compensation team in Atlanta. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of practice experience in workers' compensation defense. Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia.

What We're Looking For:

  • A commitment to our vision of being a nationally recognized insurance law firm
  • Superior organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to effectively multitask
  • Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work


Additional Benefits:

  • Paid parental leave
  • Leadership training programs
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Mental health support resources
  • Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations
  • Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed
  • Prepare discovery responses and manage document production
  • Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
  • Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
  • Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants


If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

RECRUITER NOTICE:

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.

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