General Liability Attorney

Successful Midwestern law firm seeks an Attorney with 3-7 years of experience to defend General Liability and Civil lawsuits and claims to join our St. Louis, MO office.   Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, IA, TN).

Essential Job Functions: 

• Gathering and analyzing medical evidence and medical records. 
• Deposing plaintiffs, physicians, experts, and other parties/witnesses. 
• Conducting discovery. 
• Performing legal research. 
• Remaining current with developments in the law. 
• Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents. 
• Representing the interests of clients or insurers at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. 
• Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims. 
• Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
• Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients and insurance carriers. 
• Research and drafting Pleadings and Motions
• Court Appearances
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar. Missouri bar license a plus.   
• 3-7 years defending general liability or civil cases.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology. 
• Firm and client confidentiality required. 

Additional Information

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

About the Company

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters.