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 perform legal research. · Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions etc.
· 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.
Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
· J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas and Missouri bar.
· Proven track record of general liability and civil claims defense.
· Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
· 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.
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.
· Proven track record of progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work, general litigation experience is 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.
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.
Education, Skills and Qualifications:
· J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
· Experience in workers’ compensation, general liability 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
Essential Job Functions:
· Gathering and analyzing medical evidence and medical records.
· Deposing plaintiffs, physicians, experts, and other parties/witnesses.
· Conducting discovery.
· Performing legal research.
· Remaining current with developments in the law.
· Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
· Representing the interests of clients or insurers at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings.
· Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims.
· Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
· Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
· Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients and insurance carriers.
· Research and drafting Pleadings and Motions
· Court Appearances
· Other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
· J.D. and proof of admission to the Missouri and Illinois bar.
· 2 plus years defending general liability or civil cases.
· 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
