About this role
Successful law firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation and general liability cases in Indiana to join our Indianapolis, IN office.
Essential Job Functions:
· 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.
· 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.
· Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
· Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability.
· Compile and submit reports required by company management.
· Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company/employer.
· Other related duties as assigned
· J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar
· Proven track record of 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation or general liability or defense work or litigation experience.
· Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
· In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
· Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
· Firm and client confidentiality required.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, HSA, FSA, pre-tax Transit and pre-tax Parking. 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match. Generous time off policy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.