Experienced Workers Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Overland Park, KS is seeking an associate attorney with 3-7 years of experience in defending workers' compensation and/or insurance defense. Candidates must be licensed in KS and eligible for MO reciprocity via UBE transfer or years of experience.

The role involves gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings, and litigating before a workers' compensation judge.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensure in KS and MO or reciprocity.
• 3-7 years of workers' compensation defense or insurance defense experience.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal laws.
• Familiarity with legal research techniques and terminology.
• Experience with Microsoft Word; Time Matters preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent telephone and writing skills.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, and experts.
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Litigate cases before a workers' compensation judge.
• Represent employer or insurer at various proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports and alert management to concerns.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Manage workers' compensation costs.
• Compile and submit management reports.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Litigation

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with 3-7 years of experience in defending workers' compensation and/or insurance defense to join their Overland Park, KS office. Candidates must be licensed in KS and eligible for MO reciprocity via UBE transfer or years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, and experts.
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Litigate cases before a workers' compensation judge.
• Represent employer or insurer at various proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports and alert management to concerns.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Manage workers' compensation costs.
• Compile and submit management reports.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.

Requirements

• J.D. and licensed in MO and KS or reciprocity required.
• Proven experience in workers' compensation defense work.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal laws.
• Familiarity with legal research techniques and terminology.
• Experience with Microsoft Word; Time Matters preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent telephone and writing skills.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Licensed in KS and MO or eligible for reciprocity.

Skills

• Legal research and drafting
• Litigation and negotiation
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Interpersonal communication
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive benefits package