Hennessy & Roach, P.C.

Job Description Job Description 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 with 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Illinois to join our Chicago, IL office. 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. Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings. 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/employer. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications J.D. and proof of admission to Illinois bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus. Proven track record of 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense work. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Description Job Description 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.