Associate Workers' Compensation Attorney

Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele, LLP is a full service 100+-lawyer A.V. rated firm based out of Marietta, GA with 8 locations across the United States. We believe in quality legal representation and are dedicated to providing the best legal services and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney for our growing Workers' Compensation practice in Jacksonville, FL. We are seeking candidates with 1 to 3 years of litigation experience. The responsibilities of this position include the full litigation process, including drafting, writing, researching and effective communication with clients, as well as moving cases through the litigation process in accordance with court and client mandated deadlines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is licensed to practice in Florida
• Has 1-3 years of civil litigation experience
• Polished and a skilled communicator
• Self-starter, can prioritize workload and have a strong work ethic

What will your day look like:

1. Draft pleadings, motions, & settlement agreements (Answers, Third-Party Complaints, Cross/Counterclaims, discovery (requests and responses), motions to compel, motions for summary judgment, subpoenas for deposition, etc.)
2. Review, analyze, and summarize discovery and conduct fact investigations for file management and drafting updates to clients.
3. Communicate with clients, opposing parties, experts, and non-parties.
4. Prepare clients for, defend, and take depositions.
5. Prepare for, attend, and participate in Mediations.
6. Conduct Legal Research on variety of issues relevant to case(s).

Benefits:

• Incentive plan worth up to $15,000 per calendar year
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vison as well as supplemental offerings for benefits
• 401K with a matching program
• CLE reimbursement

Base salary starting at $105,000.00

Location: Jacksonville, FL