Work Comp Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for our Omaha, NE office. We require 5–7+ years of litigation experience and strong administrative skills, with willingness to learn and be mentored by senior attorneys.

You will conduct legal research, manage case dockets, and collaborate with a team on a variety of workers' compensation matters in state and federal courts in the Midwest. This role offers a fast-paced, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Five to seven plus years of experience in the legal field.
• Active Nebraska license or ability to become licensed in Nebraska is required.
• An ABA-accredited law degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals and staff as a team.
• Perform legal research and stay current with workers' compensation developments.
• Direct client interactions on a daily basis and build client relationships.
• Handle depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants and judges, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, findings of fact and other legal documents.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nebraska bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney in our Omaha, NE office. We are seeking an attorney with 5 to 7+ years of experience who has great litigation and administrative skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, 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, investigate medical research and records, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like workers' compensation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What You’ll Do

• Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Five to seven plus 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

Education And Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Nebraska, or must have the ability to become licensed in Nebraska
• Defense experience preferred, but not required

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays