Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney with 3+ years experience defending workers' compensation cases in Illinois. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.

• Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.

• Conducting discovery.

• Performing legal research.

• Remaining current with developments in the law.

• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

• Litigating workers' compensation 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• J.D. and proof of admission to Illinois bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
• Proven track record of progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work.
• 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.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Time Matters legal software experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent telephone and writing skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently.
• Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Firm and client confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.