Staff Counsel - PA Workers' Compensation
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · Montgomery County, PA · 4 days ago
Administrative$121k–$175k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Workers’ Compensation Compensation and presents witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers’ compensation claims.
- Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present 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.
- 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 high level of professional expertise.
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.
- Preferred Defense-based workers’ compensation litigation experience.
- Experience with legal software and dictation.
- Experience with Westlaw.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
- 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