Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel - Florida

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services is seeking a skilled attorney to manage a Workers' Compensation caseload in Florida from inception to resolution. The role includes pre-trial discovery, drafting pleadings, and presenting defense strategies in court.

The attorney will collaborate with Claims and Litigation departments and may supervise junior lawyers. Requirements include Florida Bar admission, 3+ years of litigation experience, and strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Florida State licensed attorney
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation State laws and circuit court rules and procedures
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• 3+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience

Responsibilities

• Independently represents the Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims
• Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies
• Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies
• Attends and handles all case-related activities including full trial and second seating
• Provides timely communications and legal advice to clients and claims professionals
• Uses independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills
• Assists in developing training materials and seminars for the Claim Department
• Works with the Claim and Litigation Departments on special projects
• Communicates with Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients per procedures
• Responsible for prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases
• Potential supervision of junior attorneys and support of their development
• Keeps current with market trends; attends continuing legal education seminars

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Workers' compensation knowledge

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Overview

Responsible for managing a Workers Compensation case load from inception to resolution in the stat of Florida. Responsibilities include pre-trial discovery, 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 Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
• Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts 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.
• Prepares for, attends and handles all case-related activities including full trial and/or second seating, as assigned.
• 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 and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
• Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
• Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Potential supervision of and responsibility for the work of junior attorneys as well as support of their professional development in the practice of law.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Florida State licensed attorney
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation State laws and circuit court rules and procedures
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• 3+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience

Preferred:

• Multi-state Bar admittance
• Experience developing relationships with claims professionals and employers
• Experience mentoring and developing junior attorneys is a plus

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.

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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.