Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C., a law firm based in Chicago, seeks an attorney in Indianapolis with at least 2 years of experience in workers' compensation defense cases. Candidates must have a J.D. and be admitted to the Indiana bar, with litigation experience preferable.

The role involves gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, and litigating cases before judges. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Indiana.
• Proven track record in workers’ compensation defense work or litigation.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and medical records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, and other parties.
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research.
• Draft legal documents including motions and briefs.
• Litigate workers' compensation cases before an administrative law judge.
• Represent employers at hearings and trials.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.

Skills

Workers' compensation defense experience

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Understanding of state and federal laws

Education

J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar

Admission to the bar in another Midwest state

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Perfect Law legal software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company 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 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Indiana to join our Indianapolis, IN office.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conducting discovery and performing legal research.
• 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.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
• Proven track record of 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense work or litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• 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.