# Workers Compensation Attorney NY State License Required

**Company:** [Carrie Rikon & Associates](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/h8weBP9FN2GvfHwvEQPcKn.md)
**Location:** Manhattan, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

The law firm is seeking a full-time **Workers’ Compensation Attorney** to join our dedicated team in New York City. This position is **onsite, five days a week**, and is ideal for a motivated attorney with a strong background in workers’ compensation law and experience handling virtual hearings. The role requires commitment to client advocacy, excellent legal skills, and the ability to manage cases efficiently and independently.

**Salary 180K Plus Bonuses and Benefits.**

**Working on-site 5 Days a Week.**  
  
This position requires an individual who is **highly organized, proactive, and confident in managing a full caseload from intake through resolution**. The attorney must be committed to delivering high-quality legal representation and maintaining strong communication with clients, colleagues, and administrative agencies. A successful candidate will demonstrate **strong analytical thinking, persuasive advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a supportive team environment**. If you are looking to grow your legal career in a dynamic and mission-driven firm focused on justice for working people, we encourage you to apply

**Work Schedule:**

-   Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
-   Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

### **Essential Functions:**

-   Represent clients in workers’ compensation matters before the New York Workers' Compensation Board
-   Handle all aspects of case management, including pleadings, motions, settlements, and hearings
-   Conduct and manage **virtual hearings** with efficiency and professionalism
-   Maintain regular communication with clients and respond promptly to inquiries
-   Work closely with support staff and the legal team to ensure timely and accurate case handling
-   Prepare case files and meet legal deadlines and internal benchmarks

## Requirements

-   Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
-   **Licensed to practice law in New York State**
-   Demonstrated experience working as a **workers’ compensation attorney in a law firm**
-   **Minimum of 3 years of current experience** working as a **workers’ compensation attorney in a law firm**
-   Proficiency and comfort with **virtual hearings** and remote communication tools
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills
-   Ability to work **onsite, Monday through Friday**

## Benefits

​​​​​​​Excellent compensation package plus benefits