General Liability Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a defense attorney to manage general liability and civil cases in Overland Park, KS, in a hybrid work setting. The attorney will handle a diverse caseload, including depositions, discovery, and court filings, representing employers or insurers in hearings and mediations.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and is admitted to the Kansas or Missouri bar, with proven experience in general liability defense and a solid grounding in legal research and terminology.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to Kansas or Missouri bar.
• Experience in general liability and civil claims defense.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal laws.
• Proficiency in legal research and terminology.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and records.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, physicians, and experts.
• Perform discovery and legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Litigate cases before judges or referees.
• Represent employers or insurers in hearings and mediations.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor and report on loss trends.
• Assist in accident investigations.
• Manage workers' compensation costs.
• Compile and submit management reports.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission: Kansas or Missouri

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney to defend general liability and civil cases in Overland Park, KS. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, working in a hybrid setting to manage a diverse caseload and represent clients in various legal proceedings.

Duties

• Gather and review medical evidence and records.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, physicians, and experts.
• Perform discovery and legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Litigate cases before judges or referees.
• Represent employers or insurers in hearings and mediations.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor and report on loss trends.
• Assist in accident investigations.
• Manage workers' compensation costs.
• Compile and submit management reports.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements.

Requirements

• J.D. and admission to the Kansas or Missouri bar.
• Proven experience in general liability and civil claims defense.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal laws.
• Proficiency in legal research and terminology.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admission to the Kansas or Missouri bar

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Effective negotiation skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance