Attorney

Hennessy & Roach P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters.

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend workers compensation cases in Omaha to join our Nebraska office.  Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

Gathering 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

Other related duties as assigned to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications :

J.D. and passing the Nebraska bar exam; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus specifically Iowa is a plus. We are considering candidates taking the bar in July 2026. 

Experience in Workers Compensation defense General Liability experience a plus

Working knowledge of legal principles and 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time