Workers' Compensation Attorney
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. · Overland Park, KS · Yesterday
LegalFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- 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 up claims reviews.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
Qualifications
- J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
- Experience in workers’ compensation defense work or general litigation 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.
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.