Litigation Attorney

Saint Louis office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a litigation attorney with 1-year of experience. The candidate will be litigating workers compensation cases through all phases. Excellent client relation skills. Market to existing and potential clients. Representing the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings. Communicating with claims representatives. Monitoring 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 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. Will 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. A license in Illinois is required. Both Illinois and Missouri licenses are preferred. Experience in handling and defending workers compensation claims is preferred. Must have a J.D. degree. Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure. The firm offers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, flex spending account (FSA), health spending account (HSA), short term and long term disability, life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and 401k/Roth retirement plan with company match.