Staff Counsel - PA Workers' Compensation

Responsible for managing a workers’ compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include pre-trial discoveries, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization. Responsibilities 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, 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. 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 high level of professional expertise. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned. Qualifications Pennsylvania State Bar licensed attorney in good standing. Knowledge of Pennsylvania 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 New Jersey and/or New York would be a plus but are not required. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crains Cleveland