Summary
Location
New Orleans
Type
full-time
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About this role
At Kenny Habetz Injury Law, we’ve left filing cabinets in the past. Our fully digital, cloud-based systems allow you to focus on what truly matters: client care, strategic thinking, and meaningful results. We don’t just communicate with clients, we prioritize them every step of the way.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer specializing in Workers' Compensation cases to join our dynamic legal team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling workers' compensation claims from start to trial and will be dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation to our clients, specifically representing injured workers seeking wage and medical benefits for on-the-job injuries.
As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that injured workers receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. Your passion for justice and understanding of workers’ compensation law will help us continue to provide top-notch legal services to our clients.
Why Join Us?- 100% paperless environment with no outdated systems and no clutter.
- Proactive client communication is not just encouraged, it is expected.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Opportunities for growth and learning in a modern law practice.
- Handle workers' compensation case from inception to completion, ensuring all procedural requirements are met
- Investigate workers' compensation claims, gather evidence, and build a strong case to support our clients
- Represent injured workers seeking wage and medical benefits for on-the-job injuries, ensuring they receive the compensation and medical care they deserve
- Draft, review, and file 1008 Disputed Claim for Compensation, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents related to workers' compensation cases
- Converse with clients, expert witnesses, supporting witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to gather information relevant to workers' compensation claims
- Serve as legal counsel on clients’ behalf at hearings, mediations, trials, depositions, and litigation specific to workers' compensation cases
- Maintain effective communication with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, opposing counsel, the court, and internal team members to efficiently and effectively resolve cases
- Draft settlement demands and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and/or defense counsel
- Prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple cases simultaneously
- Provide outstanding customer service to our clients, ensuring their needs are met and their cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
- Extensive experience in handling workers' compensation cases.
- Prior experience representing injured workers strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of Louisiana workers' compensation laws and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Critical Illness & Cancer Ancillary Plans
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Other facts
About Kenny Habetz Injury Law
Kenny Habetz, experienced personal injury attorney, knows how to handle difficult injury cases inside and out. With more than 10 years of experience, Kenny is familiar with the tricks that insurance companies use to avoid giving victims what they truly need. He's prepared with tactics and strategies to fight for his clients and get them compensation they deserve.
Whether you or a loved one have been injured in a vehicle accident, workplace accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, dog bite, or anything else - Go Kenny. Tell us your story, we'll carefully listen, answer your questions, and discuss with you what options are available to move forward.
Start the process today and contact us for a FREE case evaluation.
Call 855-Go-Kenny
What you'll do
- Handle workers' compensation cases from inception to completion, ensuring all procedural requirements are met. Represent injured workers and maintain effective communication with clients and other stakeholders to resolve cases efficiently.
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