Associate Attorney

Company: GGRM Law Firm
Location: Reno
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Nevada's Premier Injury Law Firm: Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney
Want to make a difference in the lives of those who have been injured? Enjoy interacting with clients? Come join our team at GGRM Law Firm and help us represent our clients with excellence and compassion. We have proudly served the Las Vegas valley for over 50 years and will continue to serve our community for many years to come.
We are an established firm that provides stability, teamwork and a family environment. We offer a flexible schedule that allows our employees to choose arrive to work within a two-hour window. It offers the flexibility to balance a work and personal life, which is so important!
Salary Range

• $80,000 - $120,000 base, depending on experience
• $20,000 - $40,000 performance bonus
  Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
  • Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily
  • Ensuring completion of all assigned tasks by relevant due dates
  • Ensuring proper documentation of all assigned cases in CMS
  • Ensuring emails are cleared daily
  • Monitoring and managing the progress of all assigned cases
  • Establishing, reviewing, and updating case plan as necessary
  • Facilitating weekly meetings with assigned Claim Specialists to ensure each claim is reviewed at least once per month
  • Facilitating weekly meetings with assigned Litigation Specialist to prepare for pending hearings
  • Completing Initial 72-hour Contacts with new clients
  • Completing Quarterly Meaningful Client Contact (QMCC)
  • Identifying and addressing issues that arise
  • Monitoring and managing all communication and correspondence with insurance adjusters, third party administrators, medical providers, and other relevant parties
  • Overseeing and directing the completion of routine communication and correspondence
  • Drafting all non-routine correspondence (anything other than general templates)
  • Reviewing actual and de factor determinations to ensure case goals and objectives are met
  • Directing and ensuring the timely appeal of all issues where appropriate
  • Monitoring and managing the litigation of all assigned cases
  • Establishing, reviewing, and updating litigation plans as necessary
  • Determining and directing the legal arguments and evidence to be presented
  • Overseeing and ensuring client communication on all relevant issues in litigation
  • Attending hearings and making legal arguments to vigorously advocate for assigned clients
  • Participating in administrative staff meetings and leadership team meetings
  • Performing other duties as assigned
    Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
    • Graduate of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree and a specialization in law or any related field
    • Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and in good standing with the Nevada State Bar
    • A valid Nevada driver's license, valid driver's insurance, and proof of driving record
    • Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
    • Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
    • Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
    • Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms, such as a CMS
    • Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
    • Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
    • Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
    • Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
    • Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm
      Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
      • Minimum of two years of experience in workers' compensation litigation
      • Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
      • Bilingual in English and Spanish
        Compensation PackageAssociate Attorney base salary range is based on qualifications and experience. We also offer generous performance incentive bonus opportunities. Additional benefits include:-Flexible Schedule-Paid time off (PTO)- Paid medical insurance with additional voluntary benefits- 401(K)/Profit Sharing Plan- Paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

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