Workers' Compensation Attorney
Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our growing practice in New Haven, Connecticut. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly developing statewide workers' compensation practice within a firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals against powerful entities. With over 6,000 employees united by the mission "For the People," Morgan & Morgan provides a dynamic and supportive environment for legal professionals.
The attorney will be responsible for managing a substantial and complex caseload, including day-to-day handling of cases and hearings. Key duties involve drafting and filing litigation documents such as pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demands, motions, and memoranda. The role also requires guiding clients through the case process, interacting with expert witnesses—including conducting conferences and drafting expert reports and affidavits—and preparing for and attending depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
Candidates must possess a law degree from a fully accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar Association. A minimum of three years of experience in workers' compensation is required, along with the ability to manage a high volume of cases and hearings. Excellent client service and communication skills, a self-starter attitude driven by long-term career goals, and superior writing and oral advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.
Morgan & Morgan offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. The firm is committed to providing every resource available to ensure immediate success for attorneys in this region, including access to world-class case docket management software and litigation resources.
Joining Morgan & Morgan means becoming part of a firm that has recovered over $25 billion on behalf of clients since 1988, with more than $8 billion recouped in the past two years alone. The firm's significant investment in national marketing campaigns and commitment to attorney development provide unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.