[Hiring] Staff Counsel - Workers' Compensation @AmTrust Financial Services

Role Description

Responsible for managing a workers’ compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of Pennsylvania. This is a Remote work opportunity covering Courts in the State of Pennsylvania.

• Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Workers’ Compensation and presents witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers’ compensation claims.
• Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develops and presents defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
• Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Prepares for, attends, and handles all case-related activities.
• Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
• Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation, and analytical skills.
• Assists in developing training materials for the WC Claims Department.
• Works with the WC Claim Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
• Communicates with the Judges’ offices, Claims, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.
• Knowledge of PA Workers' Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• 5+ years workers’ compensation litigation experience.

Requirements

• Defense-based workers’ compensation litigation experience (preferred).
• Experience with legal software and dictation (preferred).
• Experience with Westlaw (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word (preferred).
• State Bar licenses in Pennsylvania and/or New York would be a plus, but is not required.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off