Workers' Compensation Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. An attorney with 2+ years of experience in Indiana is sought to join our Indianapolis, IN office.

Essential duties include gathering medical evidence, taking depositions, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings, and representing clients at hearings and trials. Must uphold confidentiality and comply with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to Indiana bar.
• 2+ years of workers’ compensation or general liability or defense/litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; PerfectLaw experience preferred.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conducting discovery and performing legal research.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigating workers’ compensation cases before an administrative law judge.
• Representing the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Assist with investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers’ compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports to management.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the employer/insurer.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. and Indiana bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PerfectLaw

Job description

Company Description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation and general liability cases in Indiana to join our Indianapolis, IN office.

Essential Job Functions

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conducting discovery and performing legal research.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigating workers' compensation cases before an administrative law judge.
• Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar
• Proven track record of 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation or general liability or defense work or litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, HSA, FSA, pre-tax Transit and pre-tax Parking. 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match. Generous time off policy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.