Sr. Claim Attorney

PMA Companies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Companies is seeking a legal professional in Trenton, NJ, to handle the litigation of workers' compensation claims. You will represent insured and self-insured employers, prepare legal documents, and conduct depositions, all while ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, be licensed with the NJ Bar, and possess over 10 years of litigation experience. Strong communication skills and a keen understanding of NJ workers' compensation law are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of workers' compensation litigation experience.
• Proven track record of providing quality and cost-effective advocacy.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the NJ area.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in litigation of claims.
• Prepare legal documents and participate in negotiations.
• Conduct depositions of claimants and expert witnesses.
• Advise clients on developments in workers' compensation law.

Skills

Litigation of workers' compensation claims

Legal correspondence

Negotiation and settlements

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Computer 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