Job Description

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

Qualifications
• 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

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.