Sr. Claim Attorney

About the role

As a member of our in-house counsel legal department, you will primarily handle the litigation of insurance company and third-party administrator claims for NJ Workers' Compensation. You will represent insured and self-insured employers in litigating workers' compensation claims, prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and pleadings, and participate in the negotiation and settlement of litigated claims.

Responsibilities

• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses
• Ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines
• Develop and maintain solid internal and external client relationships
• Perform legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis
• Advise internal clients of developments in workers' compensation law and procedure
• Deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars
• Apply litigation management techniques to a variety of claims and business situations
• Travel to various locations throughout the NJ area

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed with the NJ Bar Association
• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured and self-insured employers, with a proven track record of providing quality and cost-effective advocacy
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in either a self-directed or collaborative environment
• Solid research, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of NJ workers' compensation law and litigation process, with the ability to effectively apply such knowledge in various claims and business situations
• Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques