Attorney

Job Description
Successful law firm seeks an attorney to defend workers' compensation cases and general liability cases in Illinois and Missouri to join our St Louis, MO 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
·        Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents
·        Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or arbitrator
·        Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings
·        Communicate with claims representatives
·        Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas
·        Manage workers' compensation costs to reduce liability
·        Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company