Sr. Claim Attorney

Overview

This role involves serving as in-house counsel responsible for litigating insurance company and third party administrator claims related to New Jersey Workers' Compensation. The position requires representing insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation litigation, preparing legal documents, and participating in negotiations and settlements. Responsibilities also include conducting depositions, ensuring compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines, maintaining client relationships, performing legislative and regulatory research, and advising internal clients on developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Litigate workers' compensation claims for insured and self-insured employers in New Jersey
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and pleadings
• Participate in negotiation and settlement of litigated claims
• Conduct depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses
• Ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relationships
• Perform legislative and regulatory research and analysis
• Advise internal clients on workers' compensation law and procedural developments

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey (NJ Bar Association)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured and self-insured employers
• Proven track record of providing quality and cost-effective advocacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including client presentations and training seminars
• Detail-oriented with good judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of New Jersey workers' compensation law and litigation process
• Familiarity with litigation management techniques
• Ability to travel within the New Jersey area

Location

• Position requires travel to various locations throughout New Jersey