Workers Compensation Administrator jobs in Atlanta, GA

Description

Established, multi-state, AV rated, insurance defense litigation firm seeks Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney for the firm's Atlanta, Georgia office as a result of continued growth. Goodman McGuffey LLP is a leading regional law firm with eight offices in GA, FL, NC & SC.

 The Firm offers a salary and bonus package, competitive benefits, and opportunity for advancement reflective of its challenging and complex case load. 

REQUIREMENTS:

·      Creativity

·      Self-starting and independent thinking

·      Strong research skills

·      Professional and highly motivated

·      Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment

·      Ability to excel in a fast-paced challenging environment

·      1-3 years of workers’ compensation experience

·      A commitment to exceptional client service

·      Top quality writing skills; strong academic credentials

·      Desire to handle high exposure cases

·      Commitment to jury trials and appeals

 ·     GA Bar license required. (MUST) 

This is an exceptional fast track career opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a diverse and progressive law firm environment.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; admission to the bar of the state in which practicing and in good standing with the bar association
• Effective supervisory and leadership, organizational and critical thinking, judgment and decision-making ability
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands of an associate attorney here are representative to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• The position frequently requires more than 40 hours per week
• A stationary position for extended periods of time, reading, telephone contact, computer keyboarding requiring continuous use of the hands, occasionally move about the office to access files, bending, stooping, and lifting of light to moderate weight is required
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Work may also require travel to other firm offices and offsite locations, therefore work requires driving

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise to include computers, telephone, copy machines and printers
• Ability to work in a confined area, office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

 As an EOE/AA employer, Goodman McGuffey LLP does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status of a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or other protected class.