Attorney - Workers Compensation Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Employee assistance

Work from home

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Attorney specializing in workers' compensation defense in Peoria, IL. The role involves representing clients, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements within a collaborative team.

Required is a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and an active license in IL or MO, with 0–10 years of workers' compensation defense experience. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Illinois and/or Missouri law license in good standing.
• 0-10 years of experience in workers compensation defense.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in workers compensation defense cases.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Legal research

Document drafting

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Attorney specializing in workers compensation defense in Peoria, IL. The firm is committed to providing efficient and effective legal representation, focusing on client needs and achieving successful outcomes.

Duties

• Represent clients in workers compensation defense cases.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and negotiate settlements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
• 0-10 years of experience in workers compensation defense.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life/ADD insurance.
• Basic term life/ADD insurance at no additional cost.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance benefits.
• Work from home flexibility.
• Paid sick/holiday vacation leave.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Dress for your day policy.