About this opportunity
DBLF Injury Lawyers lists this Associate Workers’ Compensation Attorney opportunity in henderson, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DBLF Injury Lawyers is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our growing Nevada Workers’ Compensation practice
This is an excellent opportunity for a newer attorney who wants to become a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer, handle real cases, work directly with clients, and receive hands-on training from experienced attorneys.
Extensive workers’ compensation experience is not required. We are more interested in finding someone who is smart, motivated, organized, comfortable talking to clients, and wants to develop into an excellent attorney.
What You’ll Do
DBLF Injury Lawyers – Henderson, Nevada
Full-Time | In-Office
As an Associate Workers’ Compensation Attorney, you will work with our attorneys and case management team while gradually taking responsibility for your own caseload.
Your responsibilities will include:
Meeting and communicating directly with injured workers
Reviewing medical records, claim files, and workers’ compensation documents
Developing strategy on Nevada workers’ compensation claims
Communicating and negotiating with insurance adjusters and defense counsel
Preparing clients for hearings and testimony
Attending hearings before Nevada Hearing Officers and Appeals Officers
Drafting briefs, motions, correspondence, and settlement documents
Evaluating permanent partial disability and other benefits
Negotiating claim resolutions
Managing deadlines and helping move cases efficiently toward resolution
Working closely with case managers, paralegals, and senior attorneys
As you gain experience, you will be given increasing responsibility and independence.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an attorney who:
Is licensed to practice law in Nevada or will soon be eligible for Nevada admission
Has strong writing and analytical skills
Communicates well with clients
Is organized and able to manage multiple matters at once
Is comfortable appearing before administrative hearing officers
Wants to learn litigation, negotiation, and case strategy
Takes ownership of their work
Is willing to ask questions and learn
Wants to build a long-term legal career rather than simply have another job
Prior workers’ compensation experience is helpful but not required .
Experience in personal injury, insurance defense, administrative law, litigation, or another client-facing practice is also valuable.
Why DBLF?
At DBLF, you will not spend your first several years sitting in an office doing research while someone else practices law.
You will practice law.
You will talk to clients, analyze cases, negotiate with insurance companies, attend hearings, make strategic decisions, and learn how to move a case from intake through resolution.
You will also have the support of experienced attorneys and an established workers’ compensation team while you learn.
We are a growing Nevada injury law firm with both workers’ compensation and personal injury practices. We move quickly, expect accountability, and give attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers.
For the right attorney, there is significant opportunity to grow professionally and financially with the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $125,000–$135,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE).
Benefits include:
401(k) plan with employer matching
Employer-paid health insurance for the attorney
Nevada State Bar dues paid by the firm
CLE expenses paid by the firm
Opportunities for performance-based compensation
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Practice Area: Nevada Workers’ Compensation
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Worksite address
henderson, NV, 89077, US
Who can apply
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