• Staff Attorney - Workers' Compensation

    NJM Insurance (Trenton, NJ)


    The Workers Compensation Staff Attorney provides legal defense to policyholders and supports NJM’s Workers Compensation Claims Department.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Protect the interests of NJM policyholders in litigated workers’ compensation matters through the point of settlement or decision

    + Work with staff in the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents

    + Provide case status updates, recommendations, and legal guidance to policyholders and Workers’ Compensation Claims staff

    + Work collaboratively with other enterprise stakeholders in the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims

    + Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

    + Perform other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications & Experience:

    + Critical thinking skills and attention to detail

    + Ability to work independently

    + Strong negotiation, communication and writing skills

    + Ability to problem-solve and make decisions

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

    + Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to customer service

    + Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook

    + Juris Doctor degree

    + License to practice law in the state of New Jersey

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Trial or arbitration experience

    + Judicial clerkship experience

    + Workers’ Compensation experience, including multiple jurisdictions

    + 0-3 years of experience

     

    Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

     

    Pay Range: $100,226-$113,404

     

    Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

     

    Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.