Managing Attorney

Responsibilities

• Represent insured employers and PMA in litigation of workers' compensation claims.
• Provide input on specific legislative/regulatory agenda for workers' compensation.
• Respond to requests from claim personnel for legal advice and direction in support of handling workers' compensation claims.
• Provide leadership and direct oversight for staff, including performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Aid in training claim personnel on various aspects of workers' compensation law, including litigation process and procedures.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and relevant to the position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed with the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
• Minimum of 10 years of workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured employers and/or carriers with a proven track record of providing quality and cost effective advocacy.
• Experience supervising employees, delegating responsibilities, and driving team performance to meet organizational goals.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in either a self-directed or a collaborative environment.
• Solid research, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Extensive technical knowledge of workers' compensation law and litigation process and ability to effectively apply such knowledge in a variety of claims and business situations.
• Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques.
• Ability to travel to as needed.