Full-Time
Workers' Compensation Attorney
Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
No salary listed
Springfield, IL, USA
Hybrid
JD
Category
 Legal (1) |
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Requirements
- A Juris Doctor degree and proof of admission to the Illinois bar are required.
- Experience in workers’ compensation or general liability defense work is required.
- Working knowledge of legal principles and practices is required.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations is required.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct discovery.
- Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
- Litigate workers’ compensation or general liability 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.
- Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alert 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 or employer.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Passing the bar in another Midwest state is a plus.