Staff Counsel III

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a senior-level attorney to join a collaborative legal team handling California insurance defense matters from inception through resolution in a fully remote role.

This position features no billable hour requirements, a manageable caseload, and flexible, independent work structure while benefiting from a supportive team of experienced Workers’ Compensation practitioners.

Qualifications

• JD required with a strong background in insurance defense.
• Solid knowledge of California state laws, local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and developing teams.
• Experience with Team Connect legal software and dictation.

Responsibilities

• Independently represent insureds before the assigned Court, presenting witnesses and evidence.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct research to develop defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs aligned with case strategy.
• Prepare for and attend trials, hearings, depositions and appeals as assigned.
• Provide clear, timely communication to clients and claims professionals.
• Collaborate with leadership on special projects impacting the practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Supervision of junior attorneys

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Team Connect

Dictation software

Job description

AmTrust is seeking a senior-level attorney to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team where you will handle a diverse caseload of California insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.

This fully remote role supports strong work-life balance through the absence of billable hour requirements, allowing attorneys to prioritize high-quality legal work. The position features a manageable caseload and an independent, flexible work structure, while still fostering a highly collaborative team environment. Attorneys work alongside a group of experienced Workers’ Compensation practitioners who are committed to sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and delivering excellent client results.

Responsibilities

• Independently represent insureds before the assigned Court, presenting witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct thorough research to develop and execute effective defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs aligned with case strategy and procedural requirements.
• Prepare for and attend trials, expedited hearings, depositions, and appeals as assigned.
• Provide clear, timely communication and legal guidance to clients and claims professionals.
• Apply strong independent judgment, analytical skills, and litigation experience to drive optimal case outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and educational sessions for the Claims Department.
• Partner with Claims and Litigation leadership on special projects impacting the practice and line of business.
• Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ensure cases progress efficiently, managing workload to achieve timely resolutions.
• Participate in continuing legal education to stay current with insurance law, trends, and industry developments.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Solid knowledge of state laws, local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Team Connect legal software and dictation.
• Experience with the supervision and development of more junior attorneys.

The expected salary range for this role is $130,000-$180,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.