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.
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. Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
State licensed attorney in Massachusetts
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation statutes and its application
3+ years of workers’ compensation litigation experience
The expected salary range for this role is $110K-$155,000/year.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.
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Location
TBD, Massachusetts
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$110,000–$155,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Worker's Compensationunmatched
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