Staff Counsel II, Workers Compensation California

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

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Staff Counsel II, Workers Compensation California

AmTrust North America is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Counsel II for their Workers Compensation team in California. This position offers a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

- Competently represent AmTrust North America and its carriers in all assigned cases, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, trial, arbitration, and appeals.
- Manage a caseload involved in full-phase litigation, utilizing aggressive, cost-efficient, and creative strategies.
- Travel to different boards in Southern California and various AmTrust offices.
- Interface with claims administrators, underwriters, employers, safety personnel, and all legal representatives up to the highest ranks at the WCAB level.
- Maintain regular communication with the Claims Department via roundtables, reviews, and training.
- Maintain a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values as a leader in the workers’ compensation industry.

Requirements:

- Licensed by the California State Bar.
- Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with California Labor Code and Rules of Practice and Procedure, as well as current case law.
- Ability to handle up to 95 cases from inception to settlement and/or appellate level.
- 3+ years of recent and relevant experience in Workers’ Compensation.
- Trial and/or arbitration experience up to submission.
- Appellate experience.
- Ability to travel to various WCAB district offices in California and other locations, including periodic travel to AmTrust offices in San Diego, Irvine, Concord, and Las Vegas.

Preferred qualifications:

- Specialization in California Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
- Strong working knowledge of TeamConnect, TimeMatters.

Salary Information:

- This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California.
- The level II Staff Counsel salary is between $110K - $160K, with potential for modification in the future.
- Base pay may vary depending on education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, and sales or revenue-based metrics.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation package.
- Excellent opportunities for career advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values the thoughts and ideas of all employees.
- Emphasis on diversity as a business imperative, attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent available.

AmTrust North America is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and appreciated for their unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Join our team and become part of a company that values excellence and diversity. Apply now or connect with us for general consideration.

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Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off

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Qualification and Experience Licensed by the California State Bar, strong technical knowledge of California Labor Code and Rules of Practice and Procedure, 3+ years of relevant experience in Workers' Compensation, strong working knowledge of EAMS, Jet Filing, Lexis Advance, Microsoft Office, trial and/or arbitration experience, ability to travel to various locations

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