AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 5 months ago
Staff Counsel, Workers Compensation
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
1+ years expAmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking California-licensed attorneys to represent the company in workers’ compensation matters before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The role involves managing a full phase litigation caseload, appearing at various legal proceedings, and providing legal advice and support to claims and underwriting teams.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Competently represents the Employer/Carrier before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board at administrative hearings, conferences, trials, and appeals on litigated and in pro per claims
Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
Appears remotely at depositions, cross-examinations, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal-driven activities outside of the WCAB
Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive legal research, and independently develops and presents defense strategies
Prepares pleadings, petitions, motions, correspondence, and briefs in support of defense strategies
Provides thorough and timely communication, information, legal advice, and other services to Claims, Underwriting, and employers on relevant legal and factual issues
Complies with AmTrust’s Litigation Management Guidelines with minimal supervision
Assists in developing training materials for Claims, Underwriting, and employers relevant to the application of current laws, practices, and trends in CA workers' compensation
Handles carve-out cases and is familiar with the practices and procedures of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR)
Communicates with Workers’ Compensation Judges, claims professionals, witnesses, opposing counsels, and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures
Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Licensed by the California State Bar
Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with the California Labor Code and Rules of Practice and Procedure, as well as current case law and their application
Ability to handle a caseload of up to 95 cases from inception to settlement and/or appellate level
1+ year experience relevant to the practice of Workers' Compensation
Strong working knowledge of EAMS, Lexis Advance, Microsoft Office
Trial and/or arbitration experience consistent with the years of experience above
Appellate experience consistent with the years of experience above
Technical ability to appear remotely at WCAB district offices and other legal venues in order to represent AmTrust's interests and those of its insureds
Preferred
Specialization in California Workers' Compensation Law
Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Strong working knowledge of Legal Case Management system
Benefits
Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Company
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
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Daniel Pacicco
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Carl Canales
Executive Vice President - North American Field Operations
Recent News
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