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Position at Jacoby & Meyers

Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Job Description

Do you want to LOVE where you work, make an impact in your community and work alongside some of the best attorneys in the field?

Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and capable attorney to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation

Type of Position: Full Time

Location: Denver, Colorado – Fully Remote or Hybrid!

Pay: $100K/year – $200/year

Job Description:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Answer and screen potential new calls (as a back-up only) and sign-up utilizing firm established criteria.
Meet potential new clients and approve representation of cases, documenting Attorney contact.
Review HO Evidence packets and return to the Legal Assistant within 24 hours.
Timely prepare hearing memos.
Prepare and argue Hearing Officer (HO) Hearings and Appeals Officer (AO)
Hearings for the assigned Legal Assistant(s).
Prepare and submit all appropriate documents for Appeal Officer (AO) Hearings.
Prepare clients for testifying.
Approve filing of petitions for Judicial Reviews.
Prepare the Petition or Response on Judicial Reviews.
Review and approve resignations.
Supervise Legal Assistants and provide legal guidance regarding handling claims, including but not limited to claimants’ reopening rights, future treatment, benefits, etc.
Maintain the firm’s system with all information on a daily basis.
Maintain all licenses in good standing by fulfilling all requirements.
Work with Managing Partner on marketing issues, growing the business and practice area trends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages Legal Assistant(s) in the Workers’ Compensation department as it relates to legal guidance.
Training employees.
Working with Senior Legal Assistant to assign and direct work.
Provide input on employee performance
Reporting disciplinary issues.
Address complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements:

3+ years as an Attorney in Workers’ Comp in the state of Colorado required
Admitted to the Colorado bar
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Communications skills able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Innovative writing techniques or style for writing speeches and articles.
Understanding of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge on how to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Capacity to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

What We Offer:

Flexible Schedules
Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
Unlimited Time Off (FTO) for Attorneys and Exec positions
Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Accident Insurance
Commuter Transportation Incentive
Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
Fully-paid parking
Learning and Development Programs
Remote Positions

About J&M:

Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.

REQUIRED: Resume, References

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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