Workers' Compensation Attorney

About the role

The successful candidate will defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri for Hennessy & Roach, P.C., a law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Gathering medical evidence and medical records
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts and other parties
• Conducting discovery
• Performing legal research
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents
• Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee
• Representing 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
• Cope with claims reviews
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. and Missouri or Illinois bar license
• 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
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well independently
• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability
• 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