Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney – Atlanta, GA
- Demonstrates critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
- Professional and highly motivated
- Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
- 2-3 years of workers’ compensation defense experience preferred; candidates with at least a year of defense experience will be considered as well
- Top quality writing skills; strong academic credentials
- Georgia State Bar License and a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
You will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers’ compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. The associate attorney will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.
Goodman McGuffey LLP is a boutique civil litigation firm offering a supportive, collegial, small firm atmosphere in modern, new office space in Sandy Springs. Amenities include free parking and free access to a state-of-the-art fitness center. Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability. The firm contributes 3% above your pay to your retirement account in the firm’s 401(k) plan, paid bar dues, CLE, etc.; paid membership in industry and community organizations; and opportunities to lecture and write on your areas of practice.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample to hr@gm-llp.com .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30342