Staff Counsel III- Workers Compensation

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services in California seeks a CA Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel to manage a caseload from inception to court, handling pre-trial discoveries, pleadings, and strategy presentations before the Judge of Compensation Claims. The role requires independent judgment and strong legal research.

Candidates must be a state-licensed attorney in California with 10+ years of workers' compensation litigation knowledge; salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• State-licensed attorney in California with a valid bar admission.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and application.
• 10+ years of workers’ compensation litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Employer/Carrier before Judge of Compensation Claims and present witnesses at hearings.
• Analyze complex legal issues and develop defense strategies for WC claims.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs supporting defense.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals and colleagues on legal matters.
• Engage in independent judgment, research, litigation, and analysis as needed.
• Assist in developing WC training materials and collaborate on special projects.

Skills

California Bar licensed

Litigation experience

Legal research

Job description

The position of CA Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel will be responsible for managing a case load from inception to court. Responsibilities include pre-trial discoveries, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Compensation Claims and present witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers’ compensation claims.
• Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
• Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
• Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.
• Assists in developing training materials for the WC claim department.
• Works with the WC claim department and Law Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
• Communicates with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• State licensed attorney in California
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application.
• 10+ years of workers’ compensation litigation experience

The expected salary range for this role is $175K to $225k, based on skill, experience and job level.

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.

Why join our Staff Counsel Workers Compensation team.

• Sustainable Career Growth: Join the single largest writer of Workers’ Compensation in the State of California, and one who offers a stable career and realistic work-life balance. AmTrust is now the #1 writer of Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage in the State of California. We continue to grow profitably which provides great stability and career possibilities for our team members.
• Meaningful Litigation Practice: Manage a predictable workload of litigated matters from end to end.
• Freedom from Billing: Focus on winning cases, not tracking time or business development. Performance measures are related to outcomes and quality, not billing productivity.
• Client Relationships: Collaborate with our claims department on aligned business goals and build true partnerships beyond a vendor relationship.
• Business and Insurance expertise: Gain exposure to the operational and financial aspects of insurance and learn the business considerations related to claim litigation.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.