Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association
Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience
Experience in wage and hour claims preferred
Ability to manage a high volume of cases
Excellent client service and communication skills
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
Responsibilities
Handle cases from pre-litigation to litigation
Assist senior attorneys with case files once they are in suit
Draft and file litigation documents such as pleadings and motions
Guide clients through the legal process
Collaborate with expert witnesses and prepare their reports
Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, and court appearances
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Full Job Description
Summary
Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Attorney to join our growing Workers Compensation department in Nashville. The Workers Compensation Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
Mostly handling the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once the claim files suit
Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
Guide clients through the case process
Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Qualification
Law degree from a fully accredited law school
An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association
Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience
A plus to have experience on wage an hour claims
Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
Excellent client service and communication skills
Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
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Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
