Workers Compensation Attorney
Workers Compensation Attorney
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Job Description
Successful law firm seeks an attorney with 5 years of experience defending workers compensation cases in Illinois to join our Chicago IL 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 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 :
J.D. and proof of admission to Illinois bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
5 years of 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; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
