Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

Description:

A Business Law Firm is currently seeking to add a Nebraska Workers' Compensation Attorney in our Omaha office. We are seeking an attorney with 0 to 5+ years of experience who has great litigation and administrative skills, and is eager to put those skills to work.
Responsibilities:

• Handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances
• Communicating and working together as a team
• Performing legal research
• Remaining current with developments in the law
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents
• Daily client interaction

Skills and Specifications:

• Working knowledge of administrative laws and procedures
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Be able to work effectively with corporate professionals
• Be committed to excellent performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Qualifications:

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Nebraska
• Defense experience preferred, but not required

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