In-House Senior Workers' Compensation Litigation Counsel

Old Republic Commercial Risk; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic Commercial Risk's in-house counsel team seeks a litigation attorney to manage Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters for insured and self-insured employers. You will represent clients in litigation, draft pleadings and briefs, and participate in settlements end-to-end.

You will conduct depositions, maintain solid client relationships, and advise on regulatory developments in workers' compensation law while ensuring compliance with guidelines and providing training and guidance

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed with the PA Bar Association.
• Minimum 2-3 years of workers' compensation litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate workers' compensation claims for insured and self-insured employers.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses.
• Participate in negotiations and settlements of litigated claims.
• Advise internal clients on developments in workers' compensation law.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel to PA area

Detail oriented

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed with the PA Bar Association

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Old Republic Commercial Risk's in-house counsel team seeks a litigation attorney to manage Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters for insured and self-insured employers. You will represent clients in litigation, draft pleadings and briefs, and participate in settlements end-to-end.

You will conduct depositions, maintain solid client relationships, and advise on regulatory developments in workers' compensation law while ensuring compliance with guidelines and providing training and guidance