Litigation Attorney

Successful Midwestern law firm is seeking a litigation attorney to handle defending workers’ compensation claims in our St. Louis, Missouri office.  Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IL, IN, MO, NE, KS, TN, IA).  Job functions include litigating workers’ compensation cases through all phases on behalf of employers and insurers, management of individual caseload, drafting pleadings and conducting legal research as needed, negotiations for settlement, and attending hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings. 

• J.D. and license in either Illinois or Missouri.  Both states preferred.
• Experience in handling and defending workers’ compensation claims preferred but not required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and able to meet deadlines under pressure, along with handle a full case load and responsiveness to clients.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.