Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

4 days ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Hennessy & Roach, P.C. Full time
Job Title: Workers' Compensation Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to defending employers in Workers' Compensation and General Liability matters. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing exceptional representation to our clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking an attorney with experience defending workers' compensation cases in Illinois to join our Springfield, IL office. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of workers' compensation law and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues.

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.
  • Representing the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
  • Communicating with claims representatives.
  • Monitoring loss run reports for trends and increases and alerting management to concerns.
  • Assisting with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
  • Managing workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
  • Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
  • Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
  • Negotiating settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar.
  • Interest 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.
  • Firm and client confidentiality required.
Benefits:

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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