Attorney

About the role

Successful law firm seeks an Attorney with experience defending workers' compensation and/or insurance defense to join our Overland Park, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Performing legal research.
• Remaining current with developments in the law.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee.
• Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Cook claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
• Proven track record of progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work, general litigation experience is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Time Matters 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