Staff Counsel I
AmTrust Group

New York, New York

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Overview

Summary:

Responsible for managing a case load from inception to court. Responsibilities include pre-trial discoveries, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Compensation Claims and present witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers' compensation claims.
  • Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
  • Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
  • Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
  • Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.
  • Assists in developing training materials for the WC claim department.
  • Works with the WC claim department and Law Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
  • Communicates with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
  • Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
  • Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
  • Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:
  • State Bar licensed attorney.
  • Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application.
  • 2+ years' workers' compensation litigation experience

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.


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