Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

This role is within the in-house counsel legal department. Responsibilities primarily include the litigation of insurance company and third party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation. The position represents insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation claim litigation, prepares legal correspondence, memoranda, briefs, and pleadings, and participates in the negotiation and settlement of litigated claims.

The role also includes conducting depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses. As a member of the legal team, the position ensures compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines, develops and maintains solid internal and external client relationships, performs legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis, and advises internal clients on developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.

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, memoranda, briefs, and pleadings
• Participate in negotiation and settlements 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 effectively apply such knowledge in 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