Staff Counsel - PA Workers' Compensation

Overview

This role involves managing a workers’ compensation caseload from inception to resolution in the state of Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include conducting pre-trial discoveries, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. The position is remote and covers courts within Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Independently represent the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Workers’ Compensation and present witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers’ compensation claims.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs supporting defense strategies.
• Prepare for, attend, and manage all case-related activities.
• Provide effective and timely communication, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
• Utilize independent judgment, research, litigation, and analytical skills.
• Assist in developing training materials for the Workers’ Compensation Claims Department.
• Collaborate with the Workers’ Compensation Claims Department on special projects related to workers' compensation practice.
• Communicate with Judges’ offices, claims personnel, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients following established procedures.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Stay current with market trends and attend Continuing Legal Education seminars to maintain professional expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of workers’ compensation litigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense-based workers’ compensation litigation experience.
• Experience with legal software and dictation.
• Experience using Westlaw.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
• Additional State Bar licenses in Pennsylvania and/or New York are a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,500 to $175,000 per year, based on factors including skills, experience, education, role responsibilities, and market considerations.
• Benefits include medical and dental plans, life insurance (including eligible spouses and children), health care flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, 401(k) savings plans, and paid time off.

Location

• Remote position covering courts in the state of Pennsylvania.