Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

This position is within the organization’s in-house legal department and primarily focuses on litigation of insurance company and third-party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation.

The role represents insured and self-insured employers in workers’ compensation claim litigation, including drafting and preparing legal materials and participating in negotiation and settlement of litigated claims. The work also includes conducting depositions of claimants, insureds, and expert witnesses. The role supports compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines and involves legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis, along with advising 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, memorandums, 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
• Conduct 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 (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 collaborative environment
• Solid research, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of PA workers’ compensation law and the litigation process, with the ability to apply that 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

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Pennsylvania (ability to travel to various locations throughout the PA area).