Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.
Job DescriptionSuccessful law firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of experience defending workers' compensation 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
Qualifications· J.D. and proof of admission to Indiana bar; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.
· 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.
Additional InformationBenefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- J.D. and proof of admission to the Indiana bar
- Passing the bar in another Midwest state
- 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation, general liability, defense work, or litigation
- Working knowledge of legal principles and practices
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Experience with PerfectLaw (legal software)
- Firm and client confidentiality
What We Do
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a Midwest-based defense law firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm specializes in workers' compensation matters and civil litigation, providing strategic legal defense for insurance carriers and businesses across multiple practice areas, including general liability, labor and employment, and construction industry professionals.
