General Liability Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. Based in Chicago, the firm has additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

About the role

We are seeking an attorney to defend General Liability cases in our Overland Park, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and medical records.
• Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, and opinions.
• Litigate 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 alert 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.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company or employer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas or Missouri bar.
• Proven track record in general liability and civil claims defense.
• 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, and Vision insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Group Term Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off