Work Comp Attorney

Evans & Dixon • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Illinois Worker's Compensation attorney in our Chicago and Joliet offices. We are seeking an attorney with 3 to 5+ years of experience to join our growing Worker's Compensation practice; you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of workers' compensation, perform substantive legal research, hone medical knowledge to assist in litigation, appear for pre-trials, case management conferences, and work towards building your own case load. You will have paid on the job training in handling a case, case management, courtroom appearances, and even arbitration hearings and appeals within the Court system. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. An ideal candidate will be someone committed to working hard toward building a career and becoming part of our multistate 110+ attorney firm while embracing our small office mentality of congeniality among colleagues.

Requirements

• Three to five plus years of experience in the legal field
• Basic and/or working knowledge of Worker's Compensation law and hearings
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent negotiation, written and oral communication skills
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Actively licensed in Illinois or Indiana, or the ability to become licensed to practice in Illinois or Indiana

Responsibilities

• Work with and be mentored by experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys
• Perform substantive legal research
• Hone medical knowledge to assist in litigation
• Appear for pre-trials and case management conferences
• Build and manage your own case load
• Participate in arbitration hearings and appeals within the Court system

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, Specified Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree