Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney Job in Overland Park, KS Near Me - 289155 | BCGSearch.com

Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Kansas - Overland Park

Job ID 5JLI289155

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 - Max. 6 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Workers' Compensation Law - General

2023-06-21 00:03:37

Overland Park office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a workers' compensation associate attorney with 1-year of experience. The candidate will be gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records. Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conducting discovery and 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 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 and alerts 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. Other related duties as assigned. Kansas license or successful completion of the Kansas bar exam with immediate eligibility for reciprocity in and/or application on the transfer of UBE scores to Missouri is preferred. Candidates with a UBE score of 266 or higher from another state will be considered.

The candidate must have a working knowledge of legal principles and practices. Must have in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Must have a thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology. Microsoft Word experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred. Must have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills. Must have excellent attention to detail with the ability to multitask. Must have excellent telephone and writing skills. Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Must have organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability. Firm and client confidentiality is required. The firm offers benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

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