Workers' Compensation Attorney

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Hennessy & Roach, P.C. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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 experience defending workers' compensation cases in Illinois to join our Chicago, IL office. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

· Gathering and reviewing 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 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.

· 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/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 progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work.

· 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.

· Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.

· Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills.

· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

· Excellent telephone and writing 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.

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