Multistate Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is seeking an Attorney with workers' compensation and/or insurance defense experience to join our Overland Park, KS office. The firm operates across eight states and requires licensure in Kansas or Missouri.

Essential duties include gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, legal research, drafting pleadings, and litigating before judges. Prior defense experience is a strong plus for this role.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
• Experience in workers’ compensation defense work or general litigation is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee.
• Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Deposition

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission KS or MO

Tools

Microsoft Word

Time Matters

Job description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is seeking an Attorney with workers' compensation and/or insurance defense experience to join our Overland Park, KS office. The firm operates across eight states and requires licensure in Kansas or Missouri.

Essential duties include gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, legal research, drafting pleadings, and litigating before judges. Prior defense experience is a strong plus for this role.