General Liability Attorney at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Liability, Civil Claims, Legal Research, Medical Evidence, Depositions, Discovery, Pleadings, Negotiation, Client Representation, Accident Investigation, Claims Review, Legal Terminology, Microsoft Word, Confidentiality

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 Midwestern law firm seeks an Attorney with 3-7 years of experience defending General Liability and Civil claims to join our Chicago, IL office. Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, IA, TN). 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 insurer 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 clients and insurance carriers. Research and drafting Pleadings and Motions Court Appearances Qualifications J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar. 3-7 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. Microsoft Word experience required. 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 gather and analyze medical evidence, conduct depositions, and perform legal research. They will represent clients at hearings and trials, negotiate settlements, and assist with accident investigations.