Senior Workers' Compensation Litigator (NJ)

PMA Companies; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Companies is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage the litigation of insurance claims for NJ Workers Compensation. In this role, you will utilize your litigation experience to represent clients effectively, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate possesses a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and is licensed in NJ, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers compensation litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Extensive technical knowledge of NJ workers compensation law.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation of insurance company and third party administrator claims.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Word

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed with the NJ Bar Association

Tools

Internal legal billing software

Job description

PMA Companies is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage the litigation of insurance claims for NJ Workers Compensation. In this role, you will utilize your litigation experience to represent clients effectively, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate possesses a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and is licensed in NJ, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.