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Workers' Compensation Attorney

Hennessy & Roach PC

Workers' Compensation Attorney

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 and/or insurance defense to join our Overland Park, KS office. Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, IA, KS and TN).

All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in both Missouri and Kansas.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
  • Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
  • 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/employer.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
  • Experience in workers' compensation defense work or general litigation is a plus.
  • In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
  • Microsoft Word experience required; Time Matters 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.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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