We are a top law firm defending employers in Workers' Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. We based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
We are looking for a Workers Compensation Attorney in Brentwood, TN to join our team!
Job Description
-Litigating workers' compensation cases through all phases.
-Excellent client relation skills.
-Communicate with claims representatives.
-Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
-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 general liability or workers' compensation judge or referee.
-Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
-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.
Qualifications:
-3+ years of experience in workers compensation defense
-JD and bar license in TN, passing bar in another Midwest state is a plus
-Working knowledge of legal principals and practices
-In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
-Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology
-Microsoft Word experience required. Perfect Law legal software experience preferred
-Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
-Ability to work as a team and independently
-Firm and Client confidentiality required
Benefits
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/05/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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