IWCC-Driven Workers’ Comp Defense Associate

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and medical insurance

401(k) eligibility after 160 hours of

Employer match of 38% on the first 6%

3% Safe Harbor/Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in Illinois to join a well-established defense litigation firm. This role focuses on defending employers and insurance carriers before the IWCC, with ownership of cases and direct client interaction.

The ideal candidate has substantive workers' compensation experience, can independently manage an active caseload, and possesses strong negotiation and legal writing skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 2+ years of Workers' Compensation defense experience preferred.
• Experience handling claims before the IWCC.
• Understanding of Illinois Workers' Compensation law, procedures, and claim evaluation.
• Strong negotiation, legal writing, and case management skills.
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers and insurance carriers in Illinois Workers' Compensation claims.
• Manage Workers' Compensation cases from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Handle depositions, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Evaluate medical records, causation, compensability, permanency, and exposure.
• Develop defense strategies and provide recommendations to clients and adjusters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, settlement contracts, and other necessary legal documents.
• Maintain regular communication with insurance carriers, employers, and claims professionals.

Skills

Workers' Compensation defense

Negotiation

Legal writing

Case management

Client communication

Job description

gpac is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in Illinois to join a well-established defense litigation firm. This role focuses on defending employers and insurance carriers before the IWCC, with ownership of cases and direct client interaction.

The ideal candidate has substantive workers' compensation experience, can independently manage an active caseload, and possesses strong negotiation and legal writing skills.