Overview
Workers’ Compensation Attorney Jobs in Overland Park, KS at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
Successful law firm seeks an associate attorney with experience defending workers’ compensation and/or insurance defense to join our Overland Park, KS office.   Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, IA, KS and TN).
Essential Job Functions:
- Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
- Conducting discovery.
- 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.
- 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.
Education, Skills and Qualifications:
- J.D. and licensed in Kansas or Missouri required.
- Proven track record of progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work, general litigation experience is a plus.
- 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.
- Firm and client confidentiality required.
Pay: $72,606.85 – $147,440.51 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Overland Park, KS 66210
Title: Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Company: Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
Location: Overland Park, KS
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