Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Successful law firm seeks an attorney with experience defending workers' compensation cases in Illinois to join our Springfield, 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.

· Interest 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.