Work Comp Attorney

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney in our Omaha, NE office. We are seeking an attorney with 5 to 7+ years of experience who has great litigation and administrative skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of workers' compensation, investigate medical research and records, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like workers' compensation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you! What You’ll Do Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team. Legal Research: You will dive into the world of workers' compensation as you perform legal research and remain current with new developments in the law. Client Interaction: You will be given the opportunity to directly interact with clients on a daily basis, while creating your own unique connections with our clients. Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career. Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents. What We’re Looking For Five to seven plus years of experience in the legal field Working knowledge of administrative laws and procedures Strong analytical, communication and people skills Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals Be committed to excellent performance Excellent written and oral communication skills Education And Qualifications A law degree from an ABA accredited law school Actively licensed in Nebraska, or must have the ability to become licensed in Nebraska Defense experience preferred, but not required About Us Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit) Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) and Profit Sharing Pet Insurance Paid Maternity Leave Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr