Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

This role is a member of the in-house legal department, primarily responsible for the litigation of insurance company and third party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation. The position represents insured and self-insured employers in the litigation of workers' compensation claims.

You will also handle legal documentation, support settlement efforts for litigated claims, conduct depositions, ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines, maintain internal and external client relationships, and perform legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis. You will advise internal clients of developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Litigate PA Workers Compensation claims for 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 of 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 a collaborative environment
• Solid research, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of PA workers compensation law and litigation process, with ability to apply such 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 (PA area)