Sr. Claim Attorney

PMA Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Companies in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an experienced in‑house counsel to lead the litigation of workers' compensation claims for NJ insured and self-insured employers. You will prepare correspondence, memoranda, briefs and pleadings and conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.

The role requires strong NJ workers' compensation knowledge, excellent negotiation and client‑relationship skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters while traveling as needed and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to use internal legal billing software/systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation litigation.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, briefs and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.
• Negotiate and settle litigated claims and advise clients on developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

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