Staff Counsel II- NJ Workers' Compensation

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing a workers’ compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of New Jersey. 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. This is a Hybrid work opportunity covering Courts in the State of New Jersey. The position will be out of the Princeton, NJ office.

Requirements

New Jersey State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.
Knowledge of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
5+ years workers’ compensation litigation experience

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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.