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 DescriptionSuccessful 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.
QualificationsJ.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
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.