Sr. Claim Counsel - Blue Bell, PA

PMA Companies

Whitpain Township (PA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PMA Companies in Pennsylvania seeks an in-house counsel with PA workers’ compensation litigation experience to represent insured and self-insured employers in the resolution of claims. You will draft pleadings, briefs, and memos and conduct depositions as part of defense strategy.

The role requires an active PA Bar license and 2–3 years of relevant litigation experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and PA Bar license.
2–3 years of PA workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured and self-insured employers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and internal legal billing systems.
Strong written and verbal communication; capable of client presentations and training seminars.

Responsibilities

Litigate insurance company and TPA workers' compensation claims in PA.
Prepare pleadings, briefs, memos, and other legal documents.
Conduct depositions and participate in settlements and negotiations.
Advise internal clients on developments in workers' compensation law and regulatory changes.
Maintain client relationships and ensure compliance with guidelines.
Travel to various PA locations as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

PA workers' compensation knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Research and analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.

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