Workers Compensation Attorney – Pittsburgh, PA
Who we are…Our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group provides legal consultation and risk management services to a wide variety of industries. We represent insurance companies and self-insured corporations before workers compensation judges, the Workers Compensation Appeal Board, and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Client support is also provided related to the Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act and the Black Lung Benefits Act. This is a new role as we expand our practice.About the job…Our attorneys are committed to helping our client partners achieve expeditious and favorable resolutions of workers compensation claims. On this well-established team, you will work a file start to finish and represent clients including:Attend hearings, depositions, and appealsConduct legal research and draft legal documentsAdvise clients on their rights and obligationsNegotiate settlements with opposing partiesMaintain accurate case files and documentationCollaborate with other attorneys and staffWork independently and as part of a teamIdeal candidates have…Pennsylvania licenseIdeally candidates will possess 1-3 or more years of workers compensation experience (defense or plaintiff), however we encourage those with less experience or interested in changing practice areas that have an interest in Workers compensation defense to apply.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to take initiative and ownershipStrong organizational skills and ability to multi-taskAttention to detail and analytical thinkingWhat we offer…Opportunity to work, learn, and grow on an established teamCasual, flexible work environmentCompetitive salaryExceptional benefitsOnsite fitness facilityFree parkingBurns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levelsFully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insuranceMedical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contributionFree confidential counseling and support services for all family membersFree onsite gym and free parkingPaid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenurePet insurance and Accident insuranceFinancial education services and Medicare insurance planningEOE