Workers Compensation Attorney in Leawood

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney, with additional experience in insurance defense to join our team and help us continue to deliver exceptional legal counsel to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in defending workers' compensation claims, with a focus on insurance defense. The attorney will manage a caseload from inception to resolution, including handling hearings, depositions, legal research, motions, and settlement negotiations. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to handle a high volume of cases efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in workers' compensation matters before administrative agencies, including the Kansas and Missouri Workers' Compensation Divisions.
• Defend insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation claims.
• Manage all aspects of a case, including legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and settlements offers with opposing counsel and claimants.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Provide legal advice and strategy to clients regarding risk management and litigation avoidance.
• Maintain an organized and efficient case management system.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in both Kansas (KS) and Missouri (MO).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation insurance defense.
• Experience in litigation, including depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume caseload and work independently.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity for career advancement.

How to Apply: For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Lindsay Campeau at (517) 855-2199. Resumes may be confidentially sent to lindsay.campeau@gogpac.com.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. We look forward to hearing from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.