Staff Counsel II - Illinois

AmTrust Financial Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Overview Responsible for managing a case load from inception to resolution in the state of Illinois. Responsibilities include pre-trial discovery, 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 Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims. Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Insured. Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies. Prepares for, attends and handles all activities related to full trial and/or appeals, as assigned. 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 and presenting seminars for the Claim Department. Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed. Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct. Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases. Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise. Keeps current with market trends and demands. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Illinois State licensed attorney
Knowledge of State laws and both IWCC and circuit court rules and procedures
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to travel as needed
3+ years' relevant practice litigation experience, including trials before IWCC arbitrators/commissioners

Nice To Haves

Multi-state Bar admittance - additional licenses in WI and MO are a plus
Experience developing relationships with claims professionals and employers
Experience mentoring and developing junior attorneys is a plus

Responsibilities

Independently represents the Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Insured.
Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Prepares for, attends and handles all activities related to full trial and/or appeals, as assigned.
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 and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.