Midwest Disability, a Disability Law Firm based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is looking for an Associate Attorney for our Workers Compensation and Long Term Disability department. We represent injured workers in workers’ compensations claims and disabled employees in claims for Long Term Disability benefits

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend depositions, conferences, mediations, and hearings
• Review medical evidence and case facts; address issues as needed
• Dictate memos
• Research legal issues
• Speak with clients, QRCs, opposing counsel, mediators, arbitrators, and judges
• Write pleadings, discovery, and correspondence to clients and the court
• Direct staff on case preparation needs and act as a resource concerning Workers Comp and LTD processes and procedures
• Promote and provide an exceptional level of representation to our clients. Display a willingness to empathize with our clients’ needs, to dedicate the time needed to properly resolve all inquiries and ensure clients’ satisfaction with our services provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplemental insurance options
• Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability and Term Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO and Holiday pay

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. and admission to the MN Bar Association required.
• 0-2 years of prior experience.
• Strong work ethic and high expectations for personal and employee performance.
• Able to work under pressure and follow through on commitments.
• Consistent, reliable attendance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities on a regular basis.
• Able to express ideas clearly and concisely, and adapt messages to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55448 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55448: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person