General Liability Attorney

Job Description
Successful Midwestern law firm seeks an associate attorney with 3 or more years of experience defending general liability claims to join our Omaha, NE office. Hennessy &
Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, TN and IA). Portable business is a plus, but not required.
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 insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings.
Communicating with claims representatives.
Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims.
Managing costs to reduce liability.
Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
Negotiating settlements on behalf clients and insurance carriers.
Other related duties as assigned.