Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. seeks an attorney to defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri, joining our St. Louis office.

The role involves gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, drafting pleadings, and litigating before workers' compensation judges, representing employers or insurers at hearings and mediations. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. and a Missouri or Illinois bar license, possess solid legal research and writing skills, and demonstrate strong organizational

Qualifications

• J.D. and Missouri or Illinois bar license.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Strong legal research techniques and terminology.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must meet deadlines under pressure and work well in a team.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri.
• Gather medical evidence and records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts and others.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other documents.
• Litigate before a workers' compensation judge or referee.
• Represent employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations and other proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports for trends and alert management.

Skills

Missouri/Illinois Bar

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Team player

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D.

Job 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 to defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MI office.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gathering medical evidence and medical records
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts and other parties
• 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
• Other related duties as assignedto EEO guidelines

Qualifications

• J.D. and Missouri or Illinois bar license.
• Working knowledge of legalprinciples and practices. In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as wellindependently
• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required

Additional Information

Benefitsinclude: 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.