Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel

AmTrust Financial Services•Tbd, CA

4d•$110,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The position of CA W orkers' Compensation Staff Counsel will be r esponsible for managing a case load from inception to court. 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.

Requirements

State licensed attorney in California
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application.
1+ years of workers’ compensation litigation experience

Responsibilities

Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Compensation Claims and present 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.
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 claim department.
Works with the WC claim department and Law Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
Communicates with the Office of the Judges of Compensation 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.
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.