Responsible for managing a workers’ compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of Pennsylvania. 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 Workers’ Compensation and presents 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.
• Prepares for, attends, and handles all case-related activities.
• 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 Claims Department.
• Works with the WC Claim Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.
• Communicates with the Judges’ offices, 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 to maintain high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

• Pennsylvania State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• 5+ years workers’ compensation litigation experience

• Defense-based workers’ compensation litigation experience.
• Experience with legal software and dictation.
• Experience with Westlaw.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
• State Bar licenses in New Jersey and/or New York would be a plus but are not required.