Staff Counsel- Workers Compensation

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. in Missouri seeks an attorney to manage a case load from inception to court, handling pre-trial discovery, pleadings, and defense strategy. The role requires Missouri and Kansas bar admission and strong research and writing skills.

The position favors 4–15 years of litigation experience, familiarity with Team Connect software and dictation, and offers opportunities for mentorship and training within the Claims and Litigation teams.

Qualifications

• State Bar licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• 4–15 years' relevant litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the insured before the assigned court and present witnesses and evidence.
• Analyze complex legal issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs for defense.
• Handle full trial and/or appeals activities.
• Communicate with clients and claims professionals on legal matters.
• Use independent judgment, research, and analytical skills.
• Assist in training materials and seminars for the Claims Department.
• Collaborate with Claims and Litigation on special projects.
• Maintain court communications and conduct in line with procedures.
• Ensure prompt, efficient disposition of cases.
• Keep current with market trends; attend continuing legal education.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Education

Missouri & Kansas Bar admission

Tools

Team Connect

Dictation software

Job description

Overview

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Independently represents the Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
2. 2. Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Insured.
3. 3. Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
4. 4. Prepares for, attends and handles all activities related to full trial and/or appeals, as assigned.
5. 5. Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
6. 6. Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.
7. 7. Assists in developing training materials and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
8. 8. Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
9. 9. Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
10. 10. Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
11. 11. Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise. 12. Keeps current with market trends and demands. 13. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

State Bar licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas.

• Knowledge of Missouri and Kansas State laws, local court policies and procedures
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• 4-15 years' relevant practice group litigation experience

Preferred:

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

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.