Sr. Claim Counsel

Old Republic Commercial Risk; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic Commercial Risk in Pennsylvania seeks an in-house counsel to lead the litigation of workers' compensation claims for insured and self-insured employers. You will prepare pleadings and conduct depositions as part of our legal team.

The role requires PA Bar admission, a Juris Doctor, and 2–3 years of workers' compensation experience. Strong writing, research, and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to travel across PA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed with the PA Bar Association.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers compensation litigation experience representing insured and self-insured employers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the PA area.
• Excellent research and negotiation abilities.
• Detail oriented with good judgment and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and internal billing software.

Responsibilities

• Litigate insurance company and third-party administrator workers' compensation claims.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and advise on developments in workers' compensation law.
• Assist with settlements and negotiations of litigated claims.
• Ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines.

Skills

Litigation experience

Verbal and written communication

Research and analysis

Negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 PA 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 PA 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 PA 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 PA area