Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. 

Successful law firm seeks an attorney with 2 + years of experience to defend workers' compensation cases in Omaha, to join our Nebraska office.  Salary to be commensurate with experience. 

Essential Job Functions:

· Gathering medical evidence and medical records

· 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 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

· Other related duties as assigned to EEO guidelines.

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

· J.D. and passing the Nebraska bar exam; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus, specifically Iowa is a plus

· Proven track record of progressive experience in Workers’ Compensation defense, General Liability experience a plus

· 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

· Firm and Client Confidentiality required