Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel - Florida
US-FL-TBD
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Req #: 19333
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Responsible for managing a Workers Compensation case load from inception to resolution in the stat of Florida. Responsibilities include pre-trial discovery, 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 Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims. * Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts 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 including full trial and/or second seating, as assigned. * 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 and presenting seminars for the Claim Department. * Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed. * Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct. * Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases. * Potential supervision of and responsibility for the work of junior attorneys as well as support of their professional development in the practice of law. * Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise. * Keeps current with market trends and demands. * Performs other functionally related duties as assigned Qualifications: Required: * Florida State licensed attorney * Knowledge of Workers Compensation State laws and circuit court rules and procedures * Strong legal research and writing skills * 3+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience Preferred: * Multi-state Bar admittance * Experience developing relationships with claims professionals and employers * Experience mentoring and developing junior attorneys is a plus This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time. #LI-JJ1
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