Attorney or Sr. Attorney

Chesapeake Employers Insurance•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves defending Chesapeake Employers', its policyholders, and clients in cases before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Courts of this State. The position requires reviewing files, making recommendations for resolution and settlement, and handling complex litigation. Responsibilities include defending cases where the company, insured, clients, or the State of Maryland is a party, conducting training on workers’ compensation law, researching and writing legal documents, and arguing cases before appellate courts. The role also involves handling special litigation, projects, and assigned accounts, as well as prosecuting recovery of liens, overpayments, and premium in District and Circuit Courts. The position requires adherence to departmental goals, policies, and standards, and consistent demonstration of Chesapeake's Values and Behaviors.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree and admitted to Maryland Bar.
7+ years of active, first seat, litigation experience.
Experience in defending workers’ compensation claims required.
First seat jury trial and practice before Maryland’s Appellate Court.
Knowledge of the legal aspects of insurance operations.
Active Maryland license to practice law.
Knowledge, skill and ability to handle heavy caseload with no supervision.
Excellent academic, writing, advocacy skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Reviews files set for hearing and appeal and makes recommendations to the Claims Department regarding resolution of the issues, settlement of the case and/or further preparation for defense.
Routinely handles complex litigation.
Defends cases in which the company and/or company insured or clients or the State of Maryland is a party before the Workers Compensation Commission and the Courts of this State.
Conducts training on workers’ compensation law and practice, at the direction of the VP of Legal Services.
Researches and writes appellate briefs, trial memoranda and pleadings.
Argues cases before the Appellate Courts of Maryland.
Records hearing and appeal results in appropriate files.
Handles special litigation and projects.
Assigned special accounts, units, or departments, as requested by VP of Legal.
Prosecutes and/or assists in the prosecution of recovery of liens, overpayments and premium in the District and Circuit Courts.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives; adheres to departmental policies, procedures, quality and safety standards, and consistently exhibits Chesapeake's Values and Behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.