Description:
Villamar Law Group is a rapidly growing New York workers' compensation law firm with offices in Queens and Long Island. We are seeking a motivated, professional, and hardworking Workers' Compensation Attorney, whether you are newly admitted and eager to learn or an experienced practitioner looking to take your career to the next level.This is an opportunity to join a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and professional development.
Newly admitted attorneys will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced litigators, while seasoned attorneys will have the autonomy and support needed to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.
This is a full-time, in-person position.
Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Represent injured workers before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board
- Take depositions of claimants, physicians, employers, and other witnesses
- Prepare for and litigate hearings and trials
- Draft appeals, rebuttals, memoranda of law, and other litigation documents
- Conduct legal research and remain current on developments in New York workers' compensation law
- Prepare clients for hearings and testimony
- Negotiate settlements and develop effective litigation strategies
- Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure cases progress efficiently
- Assist injured workers in obtaining the medical treatment and benefits to which they are entitled
- Perform additional litigation and case management duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Workers' compensation experience is preferred, but not required
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines
- Strong negotiation and litigation skills
- Professional, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as Lexis or Westlaw
