Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend Workers’ Compensation cases to join our Overland Park, KS office. 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 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.

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas and Missouri bar.
• Proven track record of 3 + years of experience Workers’ Compensation defense claimes.
• 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.

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.