Sr. Claim Attorney

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

Job summary

PMA Companies is seeking an experienced litigator to join their in-house legal counsel team in Swedesboro, NJ. The position involves handling insurance claims related to NJ Workers' Compensation, preparing legal documents, and providing expert legal advice to clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school, hold a license with the NJ Bar Association, and have at least 10 years of litigation experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple cases are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in workers' compensation litigation.
• Ability to conduct depositions and negotiate settlements.
• Familiarity with litigation management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in litigation.
• Prepare legal documents and assist in negotiations.
• Advise internal clients on workers' compensation law.

Skills

Workers' compensation litigation

Legal correspondence

Negotiation

Research and analysis

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed with the NJ Bar Association

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