Litigation Attorney Job in Overland Park, KS Near Me - 271380 | BCGSearch.com

Litigation Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Kansas - Overland Park

Job ID L2BK271380

Experience Level No Experience

Job Experience Max. 4 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

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

Practice Areas Litigation - Workers' Compensation - Defense

2022-09-29 12:39:58

Overland Park office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a litigation attorney with 0-4 years of experience defending workers' compensation. The candidate will gather and review medical evidence and medical records. Take depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conduct discovery and 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 and alert 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. A proven track record of progressive experience in workers' compensation defense work is required. General litigation experience is a plus. Must have Kansas Bar admission with immediate eligibility for reciprocity in and/or application on transfer of UBE scores to Missouri.

The candidate should have a strong academic record and references. Must have a working knowledge of legal principles and practices. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations is required. Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology is essential. MS Word experience is needed. Time Matters legal software experience preferred. Should have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills. Excellent telephone and writing skills are a must. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, group term life, voluntary term life, STD/LTD, FSA, HAS, and a 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

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