Attorney

About the role

The successful candidate will join Hennessy & Roach, P.C., a law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation and General Liability defense. Based in Indianapolis, IN, the firm also operates in multiple locations across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conducting discovery and performing legal research.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigating workers' compensation cases before an administrative law judge.
• Representing the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Aiding in the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Managing workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
• Proven track record of 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense work or litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Group Term Life
• Voluntary Term Life
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off