Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney Job in Chicago, IL Near Me - 216967 | BCGSearch.com

Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Illinois - Chicago

Job ID ZZ9T216967

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

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

Practice Areas Workers' Compensation Law - GeneralWorkers' Compensation Law - Claimants

2022-01-19 06:22:26

Chicago office of our client seeks workers' compensation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience defending workers' compensation. The candidate will be gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records. Will be taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties. Conducting discovery, performing legal research. Remaining current with developments in the law. Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents. Litigating workers' compensation cases before an administrative law judge. 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. Perform other related duties as assigned. Should have proof of admission to Illinois Bar; passing the Bar in another Midwest state a plus. Must have working knowledge of legal principles and practices. Should have in depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology needed. Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Time Matters legal software experience preferred.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree. Must have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills. Should have excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. Must have 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 independently. Should have organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability. Firm and client confidentiality required.

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