Workers' Compensation Attorney

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend Workers' Compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MI office.

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.

· J.D. and Missouri or Illinois bar license

· 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

· Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative 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

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.