Senior Attorney

Sodoro Law Group

Senior Attorney

Des Moines, IA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Summary Sodoro Law Group is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Defense attorney to join our quickly expanding multi-jurisdictional firm. We are looking for an individual who has 3+ years of Workers' Compensation Defense experience and must have the ability to practice in Missouri. The ideal candidate will manage litigation cases, resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients, and primarily focus their practice in Workers' Compensation Defense.

    If you are interested in joining an energetic and positive group of teammates, please provide your resume. Applicants can apply online or by sending their resume and contact information directly to ksievers@sodorolaw.com

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation Package

    Bonus Opportunities

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Basic Life, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave, EAP program, etc.

    Additional Roles & Responsibilities:

    Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.

    Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.

    Provide effective and timely communications, reports, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.

    Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.

    Responsible for prompt, efficient, and effective deposition of assigned cases.

    Attend and assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trial, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions.

    Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple deadlines, be highly organized, have strong written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to learn and collaborate and have an excellent work ethic.

    Qualifications

    Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam

    Previous experience with Insurance Defense law (3+ years preferred)

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Apple Computer

    Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

    Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients

    This is a remote position.

  • Locations
    Des Moines, IA • St. Louis, MO • Omaha, NE