Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney – Hybrid/Remote Growth

BCM Law, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Job summary

BCM Law, P.C. is seeking experienced Workers' Compensation Defense attorneys to join our collaborative St. Louis office.

The firm, Chicago-headquartered with Bloomington-Normal and St. Louis offices, offers a long-term professional home with mentorship and partnership opportunities. The role requires handling workers' compensation matters across Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin, with litigation experience through depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed and in good standing in Missouri and Illinois; Wisconsin admission is a plus.
• Experience handling workers' compensation matters in Illinois, Missouri, or Wisconsin, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with case management, legal billing, transcription, and legal research software.
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for hearings, depositions, and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation caseload from intake through resolution, with collaboration on defense strategy and complex issues.
• Maintain up-to-date and organized case files in electronic case management systems.
• Maintain regular and accurate accounting of billable time.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and timely reporting.
• Appear regularly for pre-trials, trials, and appeals before multiple workers' compensation and civil courts.
• Conduct direct and cross-examinations of medical experts and witnesses in depositions.
• Draft defense litigation reports, pleadings, independent medical examination letters, and related filings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Electronic case management software

Billing software

Job description

BCM Law, P.C. is seeking experienced Workers' Compensation Defense attorneys to join our collaborative St. Louis office.

The firm, Chicago-headquartered with Bloomington-Normal and St. Louis offices, offers a long-term professional home with mentorship and partnership opportunities. The role requires handling workers' compensation matters across Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin, with litigation experience through depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.