Work Comp Attorney

at  VBM Law

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  Job Summary: This is a fast paced administrative law/litigation associate position. A qualified candidate shall be able to handle the demands and pace of litigation representing insurance companies and large public/private companies.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Drive for innovation
• Analytical and logical reasoning aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Be willing to work with senior attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of litigation

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri
• Preference given to attorneys with prior experience in Workers’ Compensation law
• Preference given to attorneys who bring forth their own base of clients

• Taking depositions of Plaintiffs, witnesses, experts, and other parties.
• Conducting written discovery.
• Performing legal research.
• Maintaining knowledge of current on legal developments in case law and statutory changes in order to advise clients.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Conducting trials, hearings, and conferences with judges throughout the state.
• Participate in marketing events such as conferences with prospective clients.