Sr. Claim Counsel - Blue Bell, PA

PMA Companies

Center Square (PA)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PMA Companies, in-house counsel, seeks a litigator to lead the defense of workers' compensation claims across Pennsylvania. You will represent insured and self-insured employers, draft briefs and pleadings, and negotiate settlements while conducting depositions and providing legal guidance.

The role requires a PA Bar license and a JD from an accredited U.S. law school, with 2–3 years of workers' compensation litigation experience; travel across PA regions is expected; this is remote-friendly

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.

Responsibilities

Litigate PA workers' compensation claims and represent insured and self-insured employers.
Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs and pleadings; participate in settlements.
Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses; provide client training and updates.

Skills

Litigation experience

Verbal and written communication

Legal research and analysis

Negotiation skills

Travel to PA locations

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Billing software

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed with the PA Bar Association

Tools

Internal legal billing software

Job description

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.

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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

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