Staff Counsel - Workers Compensation
Company: AmTrust Financial
Location: New York
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Staff Counsel - Workers Compensation
Job Locations
US-NY-TBD
Requisition ID
2024-18012
Category
Legal
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Responsible for managing a case load of Workers' Compensation
files. 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. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to
maintain high level of professional expertise.Performs other
functionally related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
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. The salary range for this role is $110K - $125K per
year. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to
education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel
requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be
modified in the future.
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.
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