As the Managing Attorney for one our in-house counsel legal departments, you will be primarily responsible for the litigation of insurance company workers’ compensation claims and all aspects of the management of the staff attorneys and support staff in the office. Utilize your litigation experience and legal knowledge to represent insured employers in the litigation of workers' compensation claims, prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, briefs and pleadings and participate in the negotiation and settlements of litigated claims. In this position you will conduct depositions of claimants, insureds and expert witnesses. You will ensure compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines as well as develop and maintain solid internal and external client relationships, perform legislative and/or regulatory research to support the General Counsel's Office and analyze and advise internal clients of developments in workers' compensation law and procedure.
Responsibilities:
- Represent insured employers and PMA in litigation of workers' compensation claims.
- Provide input on specific legislative/regulatory agenda for workers' compensation.
- Respond to requests from claim personnel for legal advice and direction in support of handling workers' compensation claims.
- Provide leadership and direct oversight for staff, including performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Assist with training claim personnel on various aspects of workers' compensation law, including litigation process and procedures.
- Other duties as appropriate and relevant to the position.
- Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Licensed with the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Minimum of 10 years of workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured employers and/or carriers with a proven track record of providing quality and cost effective advocacy.
- Experience supervising employees, delegating responsibilities, and driving team performance to meet organizational goals.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in either a self-directed or a collaborative environment.
- Solid research, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Extensive technical knowledge of workers' compensation law and litigation process and ability to effectively apply such knowledge in a variety of claims and business situations.
- Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques.
- Ability to travel to as needed.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
- Licensed with the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Minimum of 10 years of workers' compensation litigation experience representing insured employers and/or carriers
- Experience supervising employees, delegating responsibilities, and driving team performance
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and ability to use internal legal billing software/systems
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver client presentations and conduct training seminars
- Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and balance multiple competing priorities
- Ability to work effectively in either a self-directed or a collaborative environment
- Solid research, analytical and negotiation skills
- Extensive technical knowledge of workers' compensation law and litigation process
- Strong familiarity with, and ability to apply, litigation management techniques
- Ability to travel as needed
PMA Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with a sizable PTO bank and a broad paid-holiday schedule. Feedback suggests the ability to accrue and use substantial leave is a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with company contributions and immediate vesting on certain employer dollars. Profit-sharing and automatic eligibility are positioned as meaningful additions to total rewards.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are organized in a cafeteria-style format with multiple medical plan choices, HSA options, FSAs, and a broad set of voluntary coverages. Feedback suggests this flexibility enables tailoring coverage to individual needs.
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What We Do
PMA Companies provides risk management solutions and services, specializing in workers’ compensation and offering property & casualty insurance, in the United States. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, PMA Companies is a member of Old Republic Companies. Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) is one of the nation’s 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations. PMA Companies includes: PMA Insurance Group, specializing in workers’ compensation, and providing other commercial property & casualty insurance products; and PMA Management Corp. and PMA Management Corp. of New England, providing results-driven TPA and Risk Services specializing in workers’ compensation and liability. We maintain a large client retention rate of 90% or higher and a client satisfaction rate of 96% per an independent survey. At PMA, we still build relationships the "old-fashioned way." Our clients know we care. They know we say what we do and do what we say. And they know that they can count on us to deliver tangible value to their business and to work passionately on their behalf.
