Job Description

Successful Midwestern law firm is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with 5 plus years of experience defending workers’ compensation and general liability cases to work in our Brentwood, Tennessee office. This is an extremely unique opportunity for an attorney to join the fastest growing Midwest defense firm as we expand to Tennessee.

Based at: Brentwood, TN

Essential Job Functions:

• Litigating workers’ compensation cases through all phases.

• Excellent client relation skills.

• Market to existing and potential clients.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• J.D. and license in Tennessee; passing the bar in another Midwest state a plus.

• Proven track record of 5+ years of progressive 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.

• Microsoft Word experience required; Time Matters legal software experience preferred.

• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research and administrative skills.

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

• Excellent telephone and writing skills.

• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently.

• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.

• 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.