Description:

Reports to:
Pod Partner

General Statement of Responsibilities:
Manage the flow of Workers Compensation cases in the litigation process from beginning to end.

Career Level:
Associate

Departments Consistently Collaborate With:
Workers' Compensation Administrative Team, Settlement, Office Management

Work Hours:
8:00 – 5:00

Position Responsibilities:

Draft & review all pleadings
Attend court appearances.
Attend and take depositions
Settle cases.
Review all discovery requests and responses.
Schedule depositions and court dates.
Research issues as necessary.
Prepare responses to motions.

Other Information Relevant to the Position:

Detail orientated.
Ability to listen to clients and have them listen to you.
Occasional travel for coverage in other office locations and to courts

Education, Experience, Qualifications, Licenses, & Certifications Required:

Education – Undergrad and JD Requires
Experience – basic workers compensation experience
Licenses – Ohio Bar
Technology Skills - Competence in file management software and Microsoft Office

Skills & Competencies Required:

Ability to communicate effectively & efficiently
Ability to demonstrate empathy based on client challenges and struggles
Management of client and client expectations
Ability to review medical documentation for contents and appropriateness under claim
Strong client experience skills
Effective negotiation skills
Effective written & oral communication skills – presentation
Ability to successfully work in a Team environment
Superior analytical and organizational abilities
Effective problem-solving abilities
Professional demeanor and appearance
Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department, and Firm goals
Calm demeanor
Strong work ethic
Desire for growth

Key Performance Indicators: