General Liability Attorney

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend General Liability cases to join our Overland Park KS office.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records. 
• Taking depositions of the claimant physicians medical experts and other parties. 

• Conducting discovery and perform legal research.
• Drafting pleadings findings of fact motions briefs opinions etc.
• 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 :

• J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas or Missouri bar.   
• Proven track record of general liability and civil claims defense. 
• Working knowledge of legalprinciples 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time