Workers' Compensation Attorney

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Remaining current with developments in the law.
• 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.
• Monitoring loss run reports for trends and increases and alerting management to concerns.
• Aiding in the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Managing workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
• Cooking and attending claims reviews.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.

Qualifications

• J.D. and proof of admission to Illinois bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
• Prominent track record of 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense work.
• Proven 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.

Additional Information

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, HSA, FSA, pre-tax Transit and pre-tax Parking.
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.
• Generous time off policy.