[Remote] Workers Compensation Claims Litigation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking California-licensed attorneys to represent the company and its insureds in workers’ compensation matters. The role involves managing a litigation caseload, attending various legal proceedings, and providing legal advice to relevant stakeholders. Responsibilities Competently represents the Employer/Carrier before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board at administrative hearings, conferences, trials, and appeals on litigated and in pro per claims Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases Appears remotely at depositions, cross-examinations, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal-driven activities outside of the WCAB Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive legal research, and independently develops and presents defense strategies Prepares pleadings, petitions, motions, correspondence, and briefs in support of defense strategies Provides thorough and timely communication, information, legal advice, and other services to Claims, Underwriting, and employers on relevant legal and factual issues Complies with AmTrust’s Litigation Management Guidelines with minimal supervision Assists in developing training materials for Claims, Underwriting, and employers relevant to the application of current laws, practices, and trends in CA workers' compensation Handles carve-out cases and is familiar with the practices and procedures of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR) Communicates with Workers’ Compensation Judges, claims professionals, witnesses, opposing counsels, and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise Performs other related duties as assigned Skills Licensed by the California State Bar Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with the California Labor Code and Rules of Practice and Procedure, as well as current case law and their application Ability to handle a caseload of up to 95 cases from inception to settlement and/or appellate level 1+ year experience relevant to the practice of Workers' Compensation Strong working knowledge of EAMS, Lexis Advance, Microsoft Office Trial and/or arbitration experience consistent with the years of experience above Appellate experience consistent with the years of experience above Technical ability to appear remotely at WCAB district offices and other legal venues in order to represent AmTrust's interests and those of its insureds Specialization in California Workers' Compensation Law Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Strong working knowledge of Legal Case Management system Benefits Medical & Dental Plans Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children Health Care Flexible Spending Dependent Care 401k Savings Plans Paid Time Off Company Overview AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.