Staff Counsel - NJ Workers' Compensation

Overview

Responsible for managing a workers’ compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of New Jersey. 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.

This is a Hybrid work opportunity covering Courts in the State of New Jersey. The position will be out of the Princeton, NJ office

Responsibilities

• Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Workers’ Compensation and presents 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.
• Prepares for, attends, and handles all case-related activities.
• 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 Claims Department.
• Works with the WC Claim Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
• Communicates with the Judges’ offices, 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 to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• New Jersey State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Workers' Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• 5+ years workers’ compensation litigation experience

Preferred:

• Defense-based workers’ compensation litigation experience.
• Experience with legal software and dictation.
• Experience with Westlaw.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
• State Bar licenses in Pennsylvania and/or New York would be a plus, but is not 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 expected salary range for this role is $120,500-$175,000/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.

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.