Experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney – Fast-Paced Role

Evans & Dixon, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical,  

Parking & Transit)

Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long‑/

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney with 5 to 7+ years of experience. You will work with and be mentored by seasoned attorneys, investigate medical records, and handle a variety of cases in state and federal courts in the Midwest.

You will conduct depositions, mediations, and court appearances; draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; perform legal research; and interact with clients daily.

Qualifications

• Five to seven+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Working knowledge of administrative laws and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills.
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals.
• Be committed to excellent performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: You will work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
• Legal Research: You will dive into the world of workers' compensation as you perform legal research and remain current with new developments in the law.
• Client Interaction: You will be given the opportunity to directly interact with clients on a daily basis, while creating your own unique connections with our clients.
• Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.
• Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Client Interaction

Team Collaboration

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited law school

Nebraska license or ability to become licensed in Nebraska

Defense experience preferred

Job description

Evans & Dixon, LLC in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney with 5 to 7+ years of experience. You will work with and be mentored by seasoned attorneys, investigate medical records, and handle a variety of cases in state and federal courts in the Midwest.

You will conduct depositions, mediations, and court appearances; draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; perform legal research; and interact with clients daily.