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Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation (New York)

Jones Jones LLC
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

New York, NY 10008, US

Salary

$80,000 - $120,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Jones Jones LLC, a prominent insurance defense law firm with over 100 years of experience, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Workers’ Compensation team.
  • The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, admission to the New York State Bar, and at least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting, specifically in NY Workers Compensation law.
  • The Associate Attorney will manage their own caseload, represent clients before the Workers’ Compensation Board, and develop litigation strategies.
  • Candidates should possess strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, along with a client service mindset and the ability to manage cases from start to finish.
  • This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a firm that values collaboration and innovation in legal practices.

About Jones Jones LLC

Jones Jones LLC is a leading insurance defense law firm with over 100 years of proven success. We specialize in workers’ compensation defense, no-fault litigation, subrogation, loss transfer, and construction claims. With offices in New York and New Jersey, our firm is built on four pillars: Experience, Innovation, Efficiency, and Excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, results-driven legal services that help our clients achieve meaningful outcomes. Join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and high performance.

  

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Workers’ Compensation team. You’ll represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Board, while managing your own caseload and developing litigation strategy.

  

What You’ll Do

  • Attend hearings before the NY Workers’ Compensation Board
  • Conduct depositions of IME and treating physicians
  • Draft appeals, rebuttals, and summations
  • Develop negotiation strategies and settle claims
  • Communicate case updates to clients and adjusters
  • Prepare witnesses and strategize for favorable outcomes

  

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Experience in NY Workers Compensation law
  • 3+ years’ experience in a law firm setting
  • Ability to manage cases from start to finish
  • Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of NY Workers’ Compensation Law
  • Experience in workers’ compensation defense

  

Skills That Matter

  • Client service mindset
  • Time and case management
  • Strong collaboration and communication
  • Critical thinking and legal strategy

  

In Your First 6 Months, You Will:

  • Build strong knowledge of NY Workers’ Compensation procedures
  • Develop confidence representing clients before the Board
  • Manage your own caseload with growing autonomy
  • Strengthen relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Make a measurable impact on client outcomes

  

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a modern firm reimagining workers’ comp defense
  • Work in a supportive, team-driven culture
  • Learn from some of the most respected attorneys in the field
  • Contribute from day one and grow your legal career

  

Apply today to join a firm with over a century of success and a future focused on innovation.




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