Staff Counsel- Workers Compensation

AmTrust Financial Services•Tbd, CA

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About The Position

The CA Workers’ Compensation Staff Counsel manages a caseload from inception through court proceedings. The role handles pre-trial discovery, drafts pleadings, communicates with involved parties, and presents defense strategies in court. It requires a sound understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values, and adherence to the organization’s standards. AmTrust is hiring Staff Counsel I (3–5 years of workers’ compensation experience; salary range $140,000–$180,000), Staff Counsel II (5–10 years; $170,000–$200,000), and Staff Counsel III (10+ years; $175,000–$225,000). The stated salary ranges are general guidelines; compensation decisions may consider skills, experience, education and training, role scope and responsibilities, and market and business considerations. The preferred location is Southern California, though Northern California will also be considered. The role offers a litigated caseload managed from end to end, without billing or business-development requirements. Performance measures focus on outcomes and quality. Counsel collaborates with the claims department, develops client relationships, and gains exposure to the operational and financial aspects of insurance and claim litigation.

Requirements

Be a state-licensed attorney in California.
Have knowledge of workers’ compensation statutes and their application.
Have at least 3 years of workers’ compensation litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Independently represent the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Compensation Claims and present witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers’ compensation claims.
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Provide timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
Assist in developing training materials for the workers’ compensation claims department.
Work with the workers’ compensation claims department and Law Department on special projects related to workers’ compensation practice.
Communicate with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients in accordance with established office procedures.
Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
Keep current with market trends and demands.
Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.