What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Liability Attorney position at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.?
Successful Midwestern law firm seeks an Attorney with 3 plus years of experience defending General Liability and Civil claims to join our Springfield, IL office. Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, IA, TN).
Essential Job Functions:
- Gathering and analyzing medical evidence and medical records.
- Deposing plaintiffs, physicians, experts, and other parties/witnesses.
- Conducting discovery.
- Performing legal research.
- Remaining current with developments in the law.
- Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
- Representing the interests of clients or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings.
- Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims.
- Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
- Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
- Negotiating settlements on behalf clients and insurance carriers.
Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
- J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar.
- 3-5 years of General Liability or Civil Litigation defense experience
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
- Microsoft Word experience required; legal software experience preferred.
- Firm and client confidentiality required.
