Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend General Liability cases to join our Overland Park, KS office. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

· Gathering and reviewing medical evidence and medical records.

· Taking depositions of Plaintiffs, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.

· Conducting discovery.

· Performing legal research.

· Remaining current with developments in the law. · Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

· Litigating cases in Circuit Courts in Missouri, District Courts in Kansas and Federal Courts.

· Represent the interests of clients 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.

· Manage costs to reduce liability.

· Compile and submit reports required by company management.

· Coordinate and attend claims reviews.

· Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insured.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

· J.D. and proof of admission to the Kansas and Missouri bar.

· Candidates with an UBE score of 266 or higher from another state will be considered.

· Proven track record of 2 + years of experience general liability and civil claims defense.

· 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.

· Microsoft Word experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.

· Firm and client confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits 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.