What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Attorney position at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.?
Company Description
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with 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 the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.
Job Description
Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MI office.
Essential Job Functions:
· 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
· Coordinate and attend claims reviews
· Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company
· Other related duties as assigned to EEO guidelines.
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
· Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently
· Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability
· Firm and Client Confidentiality required
Additional Information
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.