Workers' Compensation Attorney

About the Company

At Postman Law we are dedicated to creating a workplace where passionate professionals can make a real difference. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys and case staff work together to advocate for individuals who have been wronged or injured.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of Illinois workers' compensation cases from opening through settlement or trial
• Represent petitioners at arbitration hearings, pre-trial conferences, and settlement negotiations before the IWCC
• Draft and file motions, petitions, settlement contracts, and other litigation documents
• Negotiate settlements and lump-sum/structured resolutions on behalf of clients
• Review and analyze medical records to evaluate claim strength, causation, and case value
• Coordinate with medical providers to help clients access appropriate treatment
• Take and defend depositions; conduct discovery as needed
• Communicate regularly with clients, guiding them through each phase of the claims process
• Collaborate with case staff to keep files moving
• Keep current on changes to Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and IWCC procedure

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois ARDC
• 3–7 years of experience handling workers' compensation matters
• Demonstrated litigation and negotiation experience, including hearings before the IWCC
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical record review and causation analysis
• Familiarity with case management platforms, specifically Litify
• Existing relationships with IWCC arbitrators, mediators, or the Chicago Workers' Compensation bar