Description:

A Four-Lawyer Workers Compensation Boutique Defense Firm is looking for an experienced Associate for our Workers' Compensation practice group. Successful applicants must be licensed in Georgia, with exceptional writing, research, and litigation skills.

Primary duties include:

File review and legal analysis of workers' compensation claims
Extensive legal research and drafting of client correspondence, discovery devices, summations, appeals and appellate briefs
Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required
Regularly representing clients at depositions and hearings
Trial preparation and attendance
Expert witness retention and evaluation

Requirements:

2+ years' experience as a practicing attorney
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia and other states are a plus but not required
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills
Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment.
Must respond promptly to e-mail and phone inquiries
Excellent client skills and telephone manner