Associate Attorney

Overview

Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C., an Omaha-based insurance defense firm, is expanding and looking for talented Litigation Associate Attorneys. We have immediate opportunities in both Workers’ Compensation and Medical Malpractice Defense
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Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C.’s mission is to provide superior legal services and an outstanding client experience. We build lasting relationships with our clients and strive to be their primary resource for legal questions and litigation defense. We provide a work environment that promotes individual growth and professional excellence.

• Independently handles caseload of complex litigation defense matters, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Exhibits superior written and oral advocacy skills.
• Maintains the highest level of professional and ethical standards.
• Reviews file materials upon case assignment and provides a detailed analysis of legal issues and a well-reasoned plan of action.
• Prepares pleadings, persuasive motions, briefs and legal memoranda, discovery,summaries, andtrial/appellate briefs to further defense strategy.
• Analyzes complex legal and medical issues, conducts appropriate research, and prepares research memoranda for clients.
• Represents clients at court hearings, jury trials, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and medical professionals.
• Timely updates clients regarding significant case events, strategies, and exposure changes.
• Effectively and timely negotiates settlement for optimal outcome.
• Participates in Claims reviews, round tables, and conference calls with clients.
• Analyze medical records and collaborate closely with expert witnesses.

• Experience:
  
  1 or more years of experience litigating Workers' Compensation cases
• 3-5+ of experience litigating Medical Malpractice Defense cases
• Active Nebraska and Iowa law license (Medical Malpractice)

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, 401 (k)/Roth retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Assistance Program.