Job Description

Job Description

Title: Workers’ Compensation Attorney – New York

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Location: Fully Remote (United States), available to work Eastern Time (EST) hours.

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Employment Type: Contract (3-5+ months)

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Pay Rate: Between $120-$132/hour

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A leading national healthcare and benefits organization is seeking an experienced New York Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join its legal team on a fully remote contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a New York-admitted attorney with defense-side workers’ compensation experience who is comfortable handling hearings, depositions, and related litigation matters.

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The Workers’ Compensation Attorney will be responsible for handling New York workers’ compensation matters, including appearances before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, hearings, depositions, and other legal tasks as needed.

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Responsibilities:

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• Handle workers’ compensation hearings before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.
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• Conduct and/or participate in depositions related to workers’ compensation matters.
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• Manage assigned workers’ compensation cases and related legal responsibilities.
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• Prepare for hearings, depositions, and other proceedings.
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• Conduct legal research and analysis as needed.
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• Collaborate with internal legal, claims, and business teams.
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• Complete additional legal assignments and case-related tasks as needed.
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Qualifications:

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• Admission to practice law in New York State is required.
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• 3–5+ years of workers’ compensation experience preferred.
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• Experience handling New York workers’ compensation hearings and depositions.
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• Defense-side workers’ compensation experience required; candidates may come from a carrier, insurance organization, staff counsel environment, or private law firm.
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• Strong knowledge of New York workers’ compensation laws, procedures, and Board practices.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to independently manage matters and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
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If interested and to learn more, apply today!

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Fair Chance Employment

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

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Accommodations

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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Remote work

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