Workers Compensation Attorney | Overland Park, KS

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  • Location: Overland Park, KS

  • Company: BCG Attorney Search

defense work. Job Overview: The Worker's Compensation Attorney will be responsible for gathering and reviewing medical evidence, conducting depositions, performing legal research, and drafting various legal documents. The role includes litigating cases before workers' compensation judges, representing the interests of the employer or insurer in various proceedings, and negotiating settlements on behalf of the insurance company or employer.

Job Details: Duties: Gather and review medical evidence and medical records. Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conduct discovery. Perform legal research. Remain current with developments in the law. Draft

pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents. Litigate 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, alerting 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.

Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements: J.

D. degree. Licensed in MO and KS or reciprocity preferred. Proven track record of progressive experience in workers’ compensation defense work; general litigation experience is a plus. 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 experience is required; Time Matters legal software experience is preferred. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

Excellent telephone and writing 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 as independently. Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability. Firm and client confidentiality is required. Job Location: Overland Park, KSBenefits offered: The firm offers benefits including 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.

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