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To be considered - candidates must have 3-5 years workers compensation law experience and must be located within the Eastern Standard Time zone.

We are specifically looking to hire a REMOTE PER DIEM / FULL TIME Workers Compensation Attorney.

*You will only be considered for this position if you have a current NY BAR.

If you have all the requirements listed, PLEASE APPLY!

POSITION SUMMARY:

A workers’ compensation attorney works with the support staff in the firm to obtain and maintain benefits for claimants and bring all cases to a prompt and favorable resolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties
• Perform legal research
• Remain current with developments in the law
• Draft appeals, rebuttals, summations, and memoranda of law
• Litigate cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee
• Answer client questions and guide them through the workers' compensation process
• Represent the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Assist the injured worker with workers' compensation benefits, including appropriate medical care
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the claimant
• Provide legal direction in all cases
• Work with support staff to ensure the cases are proceeding as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work remotely

REQUIREMENTS:

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation laws and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities & deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Lexis and Westlaw.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Law Offices of Joseph A. Romano, P.C. offer equal opportunities to all persons without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources.

*Benefits are not afforded to Per Diem and Part-time roles.

Job Types: PER DIEM Part-time, Full Time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Salary: TBD Based upon experience level