AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 1 week ago
Workers Compensation Staff Counsel
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expAmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is responsible for managing Connecticut Workers’ Compensation files. The role involves independently representing the Employer/Carrier in court, conducting legal research, preparing pleadings, and providing legal advice to clients and claims professionals.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Grace Hutchinson
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
Will be traveling daily to in person hearings
Qualification
Required
Connecticut State licensed attorney is required
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application
3+ years workers' compensation litigation experience
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
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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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