Workers' Compensation Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) / Roth retirement plan

Generous time off policy

HSA / FSA + pretax Transit & Parking

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Overland Park, KS seeks an Attorney with experience defending workers’ compensation and/or insurance defense to join our team. The firm defends employers and insurers across eight states and requires licensure in KS or MO.

All candidates should be licensed or eligible for both Missouri and Kansas, with strong litigation and research skills. Excellent benefits and a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment are offered in a stable regional practice.

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.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and medical records.
• Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigate 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.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurer/employer.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Deposition

Education

J.D. and bar in KS/MO

Tools

Microsoft Word

Time Matters

Job description

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.

Successful law firm seeks an Attorney with experience defending workers' compensation and/or insurance defense to join our Overland Park, KS office. Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, IA, KS and TN).

All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in both Missouri and Kansas.

Essential Job Functions

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Performing legal research.
• Remaining current with developments in the law.
• 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.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
• Experience in workers’ compensation defense work or general litigationis a plus.
• In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Time Matters 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.