Staff Counsel- Workers Compensation

AmTrust Financial Services•Tbd, MO

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About The Position

The Staff Counsel manages a workers’ compensation case load from inception through court proceedings. The role represents insureds in litigated claims, develops and presents defense strategies, prepares legal filings, and communicates with clients, claims professionals, courts, witnesses, and opposing counsel. It also supports Claim and Litigation Department projects and training, maintains professional expertise through continuing legal education, and upholds AmTrust’s mission, values, organizational standards, and applicable professional conduct requirements.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in good standing with the Missouri and Kansas State Bars.
Knowledge of Missouri and Kansas state laws and local court policies and procedures.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
4–15 years of relevant practice-group litigation experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Team Connect legal software and dictation.
Experience supervising and developing more junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

Independently represent insureds before assigned courts and present witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of insureds.
Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Prepare for, attend, and handle activities related to full trials and appeals as assigned.
Provide timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
Use independent judgment, research, litigation, and analytical skills.
Assist in developing training materials and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
Work with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
Communicate with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients consistently with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases.
Keep current with market trends and demands and attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain professional expertise.
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.