Workers' Compensation Attorney

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

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. seeks an Attorney to join its Overland Park, Kansas office. The firm defends employers in workers’ compensation matters and defendants in general liability matters, handling cases across eight states. The attorney represents employers or insurers throughout workers’ compensation claims and proceedings, from investigating claims and reviewing medical evidence to litigating cases and negotiating settlements. A Kansas or Missouri bar license is required, with an alternative route noted for applicants whose UBS Score is high enough to obtain a Kansas bar license.

Requirements

• J.D. and licensure in Kansas or Missouri, or a UBS Score high enough to obtain a Kansas bar license.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Microsoft Word experience.
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in workers’ compensation defense work or general litigation.
• Experience with Time Matters legal software.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical evidence and medical records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Perform legal research and remain current with developments in the law.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Litigate cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee.
• Represent the interests of employers or insurers at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident coverage
• Group term life insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree