Legal Counsel III-Workers Compensation
AmTrust Group

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services, a commercial insurance company, has a need for In-house Legal Counsel- Workers' Compensation in NY - Remote location.

Responsibilities

• Independently represent the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Compensation Claims and present witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers' compensation claims.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, appeals, rebuttals, settlement documents and motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provide 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.
• Assist in developing training materials for the WC claim department.
• Work with the WC claim department and Law Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
• Communicate 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.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Will be required to attend hearings in Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson valley

Qualifications

• 5+ years' workers' compensation litigation experience
• NY State attorney's license
  

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off

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