Attorney

Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MI office. 

Essential Job Functions:

·        Gathering 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

·        Other related duties as assigned to EEO guidelines

Qualifications

·        J.D. and Missouri or Illinois bar license.

·        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

·        Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills

·        Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure

·        Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently

·        Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability

·        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.