What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Attorney position at Meggesto Crossett & Valerino?
MCV Law is seeking a New York Licensed Workers' Compensation Attorney or a Recent Graduate awaiting admission to the New York Bar to add to its growing Workers' Compensation Team in our Syracuse Office. The ideal attorney for the firm must be results-driven and have a passion for helping people. Responsibilities include:
- Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
- Performing legal research.
- Remaining current with developments in the law.
- Drafting appeals, rebuttals, summations, and memoranda of law.
- Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee.
- Answer client questions and guide them through the workers' compensation process.
- Represent the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
- Assist the injured worker with workers' compensation benefits, including appropriate medical care.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of the claimant.
- Provide legal direction in all cases.
- Work with support staff to ensure the cases are proceeding as necessary.
Benefits include health insurance, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Paid Parking, Summer Fridays, Voluntary Benefit Options, and a 401k (subject to eligibility). The salary is DOE $60,000 - $90,000.
MCV Law is proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, competent support staff, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly, and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
