AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

Staff Counsel II - Workers Compensation

Job Locations US-FL-TBD
Requisition ID
JR1005306
Category
Legal
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Responsible for managing a Workers Compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of Florida. Responsibilities include pre-trial discovery, 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

  • Independently represents the Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
  • Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts 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.
  • Prepares for, attends and handles all case-related activities including full trial and/or second seating, as assigned.
  • 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 and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
  • Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
  • Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
  • Potential supervision of and responsibility for the work of junior attorneys as well as support of their professional development in the practice of law.
  • Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
  • Keeps current with market trends and demands.
  • Performs other functionally related duties as

Qualifications

Required:

  • Florida State licensed attorney
  • Knowledge of Workers Compensation State laws and circuit court rules and procedures
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • 3+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience

Preferred:

  • Multi-state Bar admittance 
  • Experience developing relationships with claims professionals and employers
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior attorneys is a plus

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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