Sr. Claim Attorney

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

As a member of our in‑house counsel legal department, you will be primarily responsible for the litigation of insurance company and third party administrator claims for NJ Workers Compensation. Utilize your litigation experience and legal knowledge to represent insured and self‑insured employers in the litigation of workers' compensation claims, to prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs and pleadings and participate in the negotiation and settlements of litigated claims. In this position you will conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses. As member of our legal team you will ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines as well as develop and maintain solid internal and external client relationships, perform legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis and advise internal clients of developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed with the NJ Bar Association
• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers compensation litigation experience representing insured and self‑insured employers with a proven track record of providing quality and cost effective advocacy
• Good computer skills Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in either a self‑directed or a collaborative environment
• Solid research, analytical and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of NJ workers compensation law and litigation process and ability to effectively apply such knowledge in a variety of claims and business situations
• Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the NJ area