Company Description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Overland Park, KS; Omaha, Nebraska; and Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Job Description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Overland Park, KS; Omaha, Nebraska; and Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend workers' compensation cases and general liability cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MO 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

· Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents

· Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or arbitrator

· Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings

· Communicate with claims representatives

· Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas

· Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability

· Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company

Qualifications

· One to five years of experience, preferably with workers’ compensation and/or general liability defense. Ideally would have licenses in both Missouri and Illinois, but not required.

· 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, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines