Attorney at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workers’ Compensation Defense, Legal Research, Medical Evidence Review, Depositions, Discovery, Litigation, Pleadings Drafting, Claims Communication, Settlement Negotiation, Accident Investigation, Cost Management, Report Compilation, Claims Review Coordination, Legal Terminology, Microsoft Word, Perfect Law Software

Industry

Law Practice

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 to defend Workers’ Compensation cases to join our Overland Park, KS office. Salary to be commensurate with experience. Essential Job Functions: Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records. Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conducting discovery. 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 proof of admission to the Kansas and Missouri bar. Proven track record of 3 + years of experience Workers’ Compensation defense claimes. 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. Microsoft Word experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred. Firm and client confidentiality required. Additional Information Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The attorney will defend Workers’ Compensation cases, gathering and reviewing medical evidence, taking depositions, and litigating cases before judges. They will also communicate with claims representatives and manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.