A PER DIEM workers’ compensation attorney works with the support staff in the firm to obtain and maintain benefits for claimants and bring all cases to a prompt and favorable resolution. 

This is a fully remote position. Candidates MUST have an Active NYS BAR and at least 3 years WC experience.

FULL Time work may be available as well.

Candidates must have 3-5 years compensation law experience.

We are specifically looking to hire a REMOTE PER DIEM Workers Compensation Attorney with a current NY BAR to add to our dedicated and professional staff.  Potential FULL TIME positions may be available as well.

Everyday Romano At | Law fights for injured workers to get the just compensation they deserve. We are looking to expand our team of zealous advocates with New York licensed attorneys who have a desire to help injured workers, a high attention to detail and possess strong writing skills, confident oral advocacy ability, and enjoy a fast past environment. This fulltime role can be fully remote, hybrid, or in office and includes remote hearings, depositions, significant client contact, and writing administrative appeals.

Our Attorneys are cross-trained in multiple areas of the law focusing on Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, & other avenues of compensation for injured workers. The goal of the Workers' Compensation Attorney representing the claimant (injured worker) is to help obtain their benefits.

The goal of the Workers' Compensation Attorney representing the defendant (the employer or the employer's insurance company) is to mitigate the defendant's liability. The Workers' Compensation Attorney must have Working knowledge of workers' compensation laws and procedures, litigation experience, strong trial experience. Understanding of medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering, and similar issues inherent in workers' compensation cases. Excellent oral and written communication skills, Strong research and analytical skills, ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities & deadlines, admission to the New York State BAR, the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Lexis and Westlaw. Understanding of claims filing process, bilingual Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts and other parties
• Perform legal research
• Remain current with developments in the law.\
• Draft appeals, rebuttals, summations, and memoranda of law
• Litigate cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee
• Answer client questions and guide them through the workers' compensation process
• Represent the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Assist the injured worker with workers' compensation benefits, including appropriate medical care
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the claimant
• Provide legal direction in all cases
• Work with support staff to ensure the cases are proceeding as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work remotely

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Law Offices of Joseph A. Romano, P.C. offer equal opportunities to all persons without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources.

*Benefits are not afforded to Per Diem roles.