Yeiner Atehortua

Results-driven legal professional with a strong foundation in client advocacy, regulatory compliance, and case management, complemented by extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. Skilled in evaluating complex legal and factual issues, advising clients and stakeholders, and navigating highly regulated healthcare and corporate environments. Proven ability to manage high-volume matters, analyze documentation, negotiate effective resolutions, and build trusted relationships through clear communication and strategic problem-solving.

Associate Attorney, Workers Compensation Department at Shulman & Hill, Injury Lawyers (2026-05 – Present)

• Represent injured workers and employers in all phases of workers' compensation claims, from intake through resolution.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while consistently meeting court deadlines and client expectations.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, petitions, and settlement agreements.
• Appear before Workers' Compensation Judges for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Negotiate favorable settlements with insurance carriers, employers, and opposing counsel.
• Advise clients regarding benefits eligibility, medical treatment disputes, permanent disability ratings, and return-to-work issues.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and testimony.
• Review medical records, vocational evaluations, and expert reports to develop effective case strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, vocational experts, and claims adjusters to resolve disputed claims.
• Evaluate claim liability, exposure, and settlement value to recommend cost-effective legal strategies.
• Conduct witness interviews, fact investigations, and discovery to strengthen case outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state workers' compensation statutes, administrative regulations, and procedural rules.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process.
• Achieve favorable outcomes through strategic negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Resolve complex compensability, occupational disease, and permanent disability claims.
• Reduce litigation costs by identifying early settlement opportunities and alternative dispute resolution options.
• Build strong client relationships by providing responsive legal counsel and clear guidance throughout the claims process.

Professional Services and Healthcare Compliances Recruiting Manager at Noor Staffing Group (2021-01 – 2026-03)

• Led and developed a team of 20+ Recruiters, 2 Onboarding Coordinators, and 2 Credentialing Coordinators.
• Drove compliance, credentialing, and documentation processes for regulated professional services clients.
• Audited and validated background checks, licensure, and eligibility documentation to ensure full regulatory adherence.
• Drafted, reviewed, and refined job descriptions, contracts, and onboarding materials.
• Acted as the primary liaison between institutional clients, third-party vendors, and internal teams on compliance and legal documentation matters.
• Led and supervised credentialing and onboarding teams to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Investigated and resolved payroll, documentation, and contract discrepancies in alignment with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Drove multiple recruiting, cost, and quality initiatives while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Coached and advised recruiters and account managers on strategies to fill urgent and hard-to-staff roles.
• Resolved hiring challenges quickly with proactive, solution-focused support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assessed candidate fit by aligning skills and experience with diverse client requirements.
• Conducted secondary candidate screenings to validate information gathered during initial recruiter interviews.
• Built strong relationships between recruiters and candidates to strengthen engagement and retention.
• Evaluated recruiter performance and implemented targeted coaching plans to improve productivity and placement rates.
• Ensured candidate compliance and documentation remained current and aligned with facility requirements.
• Prepared candidates for interviews through coaching, expectation setting, and process guidance.
• Led and coordinated candidate submissions across multiple Vendor Management Systems (VMS/ATS).

Legal and Healthcare Full Cycle Recruiter at Noor Staffing Group (2017-04 – 2021-01)

• Filled legal and healthcare positions around the United States.
• Recruited attorneys and legal professionals nationwide for law firms and corporate clients.
• Conducted detailed candidate screenings, interviews, and background checks.
• Performed employment eligibility verification (E-Verify) and compliance review.
• Drafted and edited legal job descriptions and offer documentation.
• Guided candidates through their compliances and onboarding processes.
• Evaluated, determined, and negotiated salaries according to the market trends.

Spanish Tutor at Fluent City (2017-07 – 2021-10)

• Tutored individual and group Spanish language lessons for attorneys.
• Develop unique curriculums to enhance their legal jargon.
• Created original content for Spanish lessons.

Junior Personal Injury Attorney at The Law Offices of Lopez & Lopez, P.C. (2016-03 – 2017-03)

• Drafted legal memoranda, pleadings, and internal case analyses in personal injury disputes.
• Assisted senior attorneys in mediations, arbitrations, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Conducted legal research and prepared supporting documentation for personal injury disputes.
• Translated legal documents between Spanish and English.
• Conducted thorough investigations, interviewing witnesses and collected evidence to prove liability.
• Documented injuries and calculated damages, including future medical costs and lost wages.

Legal Intern at Consulate of Colombia in New York (2015-05 – 2016-01)

• Prepared a wide variety of immigration legal documents for Colombian citizens and foreigners. Conducted interviews with refugees needing inclusion in the refugee registration book "Libro de victimas".
• Advised non-Colombian citizens on how to obtain visas to live in or travel to Colombia.
• Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda on immigration law.
• Translated legal documents from Spanish to English

Master's in law (LLM) in US Law – Fordham University

Master's degree in international Corporate Law – Benito Juárez G University

Título de Abogado in Law – Libre University

Título de Docente in Language Teaching Major English, Minor Spanish – Technology University