Responsible for managing a case load of workers compensation claims from inception to court in the state of Massachusetts. 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.

• 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. Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

• State licensed attorney in Massachusetts
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application
• 3+ years of workers’ compensation litigation experience

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