Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

This role is part of the in-house legal department. Responsibilities primarily focus on litigation of insurance company and third-party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation.

Key duties include representing insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation claim litigation; preparing legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and pleadings; and participating in the negotiation and settlement of litigated claims.

The position also includes conducting depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Litigate insurance company and third-party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation
• Represent insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation claim litigation
• 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 internal and external client relationships
• Perform legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis
• Advise internal clients on developments in workers' compensation law and procedure

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed with the PA Bar Association
• Minimum of 2-3 years of workers compensation litigation experience representing insured and self-insured employers, with a proven track record of providing quality and cost effective advocacy
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in either a self-directed or a collaborative environment
• Solid research, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of PA workers compensation law and litigation process, with ability to apply knowledge across a variety of claims and business situations
• Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the PA area

Location

Pennsylvania (travel to various locations throughout the PA area)