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 experience to defend workers' compensation cases in Omaha, to join our Nebraska office.
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.
Qualifications· J.D. and passing the Nebraska bar exam; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus, specifically Iowa is a plus
·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
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. degree
- Admission to Nebraska bar
- Admission to another Midwest state bar (Iowa preferred)
- Experience defending Workers' Compensation cases
- General Liability defense experience
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and legal principles
- Proficiency with legal research techniques and legal terminology
- Ability to litigate before workers' compensation judges/referees, take depositions, draft pleadings, and represent clients at hearings
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.
