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; 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. 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 General Liability cases to join our Overland Park, KS office. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

· Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.

· Taking depositions of Plaintiffs, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.

· Conducting discovery.

· Performing legal research.

· Remaining current with developments in the law. · Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

· Litigating cases in Circuit Courts in Missouri, District Courts in Kansas and Federal Courts.

· Represent the interests of clients 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.

· Manage costs to reduce liability.

· Compile and submit reports required by company management.

· Coordinate and attend claims reviews.

· Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insured.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

· J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas and Missouri bar.

· Candidates with an UBE score of 266 or higher from another state will be considered.

· Proven track record of 2 + years of experience general liability and civil claims defense.

· 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 required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.

· Firm and client confidentiality required.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.