Sr. Claim Counsel

Overview

This role is part of an in-house legal department and focuses primarily on litigation of insurance company and third-party administrator claims for PA Workers Compensation. The position supports insured and self-insured employers in litigated workers’ compensation matters, including drafting legal work products, handling case milestones, and participating in negotiations and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured and self-insured employers in litigation of workers’ compensation claims
• 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 solid internal and external client relationships
• Perform legislative and/or regulatory research and analysis
• Advise internal clients of 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including the 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 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

Location

Pennsylvania (travel to various locations throughout the PA area required)