Attorney

Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney with experience to defend workers' compensation cases in Omaha, to join our Nebraska office.

• Gathering medical evidence and medical records
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts and other parties
• Conducting discovery
• 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
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. and passing the Nebraska bar exam; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus, specifically Iowa is a plus
• Experience in Workers’ Compensation defense, General Liability experience a plus
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices. In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology
• 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