Workers' Compensation Attorney

Hennessy & Roach; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

HSA

FSA

Pre-tax Transit

Pre-tax Parking

401(k)/Roth retirement plan with match

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN seeks an attorney with 2+ years defending workers' compensation and general liability to join our Indianapolis office.

The candidate will handle depositions, review medical records, draft pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements for employer/insurer clients.

Indiana bar admission is required; strong knowledge of state and federal law, proficiency in Word/Outlook, and familiarity with Perfect Law are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to Indiana bar.
• 2+ years defending workers’ compensation or general liability cases.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Word and Outlook; Perfect Law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, and experts.
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Litigate workers’ compensation before an administrative law judge.
• Represent employer/insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
• Assist with accident investigations and cost management.
• Submit reports to company management and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

J.D. and Indiana bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Perfect Law

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.

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

Benefitsinclude:

• 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.