Sr. Claim Attorney

PMA Companies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Companies in Newark, NJ is seeking a seasoned attorney to join our in-house legal team. You will represent insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation litigation, prepare legal documents, and manage various client relationships.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and be licensed with the NJ Bar Association. Strong skills in negotiation, research, and communication are essential. This role requires occasional travel throughout NJ.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of workers' compensation litigation experience.
• Proven track record of providing quality and cost-effective advocacy.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in litigation of workers' compensation claims.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, briefs and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.

Skills

Workers' Compensation Litigation

Legal Correspondence

Negotiation Skills

Research and Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed with the NJ Bar Association

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in the litigation of workers' compensation claims.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, briefs and pleadings; participate in negotiation and settlements of litigated claims.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses.
• Ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines; develop and maintain internal and external client relationships.
• Perform legislative and regulatory research and analysis; advise internal clients of developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.
• Travel to various locations throughout the NJ area as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed with the NJ Bar Association
• Minimum of 10 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 apply such knowledge in various claims and business situations
• Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the NJ area