Senior in house NY workers comp attorney

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior In-House Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join our legal team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead complex workers’ compensation cases, provide expert legal counsel, and develop innovative strategies to support our organization’s goals.

As a senior member of the in-house legal department, you will be instrumental in managing litigation, supervising and hiring junior level attorneys, advising on legal compliance, and collaborating across departments to ensure effective resolution of workers’ compensation matters. Your expertise will help shape our approach to legal challenges while fostering a proactive and positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of workers’ compensation claims, including investigation, negotiation, and litigation.
• Provide expert legal advice on workers’ compensation law and related regulatory requirements to internal teams and management.
• Lead court depositions, trial preparations, and settlement negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to employment and workers’ compensation matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to stay current on statutory changes, procedural law, and case law relevant to workers’ compensation and other practice areas such as employment law, personal injury law, and general litigation.
• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary and coordinate legal advocacy efforts across jurisdictions.
• Prepare detailed reports, legal motions, pleadings, and documentation for court proceedings.
• Develop strategies for complex cases involving personal injury claims, statutory compliance issues, or employment disputes.
• Maintain comprehensive case management records ensuring timely updates and adherence to procedural law requirements.
• Support the training of internal teams on legal best practices related to workers’ compensation laws and procedures.
• Hiring junior workers compensation attorneys

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Extensive experience practicing workers’ compensation law with a strong background in litigation, negotiation, and case management.
• Proven expertise in handling personal injury cases, employment law matters, contract drafting, trial preparation, and legal research using LexisNexis or Westlaw.
• Familiarity with procedural law knowledge applicable to workers compensation board depositions and motions.
• Strong understanding of statutory legal research methods as well as regulatory frameworks governing workers’ compensation in New York State.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to advocate effectively in court settings.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues quickly while managing multiple cases efficiently.
• Experience working within a law office environment or corporate legal department preferred; familiarity with general & commercial litigation is advantageous.
• Demonstrated skills in legal negotiation, client communication, and strategic problem-solving.
• A minimum of 4 years workers compensation experience

Join us if you are passionate about leveraging your legal expertise to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant organization! We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail across all facets of legal practice related to workers’ compensation law.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632