Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

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

Responsibilities include representing insured and self-insured employers in workers' compensation claim litigation, preparing legal documents, and participating in negotiations and settlements for litigated claims. The position also includes conducting depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses.

In addition, this role supports compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines, maintains 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 workers' compensation claims involving insured and self-insured employers
• 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
• Apply litigation management techniques to support case handling

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 (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