Work Comp Attorney

Evans & Dixon LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

EAP

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC is seeking an experienced Illinois Workers' Compensation attorney to join our Chicago and Joliet offices. We seek 3–5+ years of experience to grow our Workers' Compensation practice, with mentoring from seasoned attorneys.

You will learn various aspects of workers' compensation, perform legal research, and support litigation through arbitration and appeals. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to building

Qualifications

• Three to five+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Basic/working knowledge of Worker's Compensation law and hearings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and people skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and juggle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn different aspects of workers' compensation and assist in litigation.
• Perform substantive legal research as part of case work.
• Hone medical knowledge to support litigation strategy.
• Appear for pre-trials, case management conferences, and hearings.
• Develop own caseload with mentorship and training in case management and arbitration.

Skills

Worker's Compensation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Illinois Worker's Compensation attorney in our Chicago and Joliet offices. We are seeking an attorney with 3 to 5+ years of experience to join our growing Worker's Compensation practice; you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of workers' compensation, perform substantive legal research, hone medical knowledge to assist in litigation, appear for pre-trials, case management conferences, and work towards building your own case load. You will have paid on the job training in handling a case, case management, courtroom appearances, and even arbitration hearings and appeals within the Court system. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. An ideal candidate will be someone committed to working hard toward building a career and becoming part of our multistate 110+ attorney firm while embracing our small office mentality of congeniality among colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• Three to five plus years of experience in the legal field
• Basic and/or working knowledge of Worker's Compensation law and hearings
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent negotiation, written and oral communication skills

Education and Qualifications:

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Illinois or Indiana, or the ability to become licensed to practice in Illinois or Indiana

About Us:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, Specified Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays