General Liability Attorney

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. • Overland Park, KS

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend General Liability cases to join our Overland Park, KS office.

Requirements

• J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas or Missouri bar.
• Proven track record of general liability and civil claims defense.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.
• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conducting discovery and perform legal research.
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions etc.
• 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/employer.
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Group Term life
• Voluntary term life
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior