Workers Compensation Defense Attorney needed for in-house litigation position, defending litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before hearing locations, primarily in and surrounding the Kansas City area.
Requirements
- Licensed in both KS and MO
- Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required
- A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with two years of experience in the insurance industry preferred
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance
- Ability to understand complex legal issues
- Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization
- Effective leadership, management and advocacy skills
- Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail
- Skilled in development of policies, procedures, training methods and materials
- Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
- Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts and Uniform Commercial Code
- Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the enterprise
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Illustrates sound judgment and has the ability to encourage others to use professional judgment
- Ability to develop optimistic and collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Possesses understanding of the business and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications
- Significant ability to influence senior corporate management
- Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environment
- Must be able to develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client and in their own professional competence and judgment
- Excellent presentation, teambuilding and leadership skills
- Good analytical, negotiation, organizational, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Qualified to effectively present information and respond to questions from courts, regulators, clients, customers and the general public
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
