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Director, Staff CounselAmTrust Financial • Woodland Hills, CA, United States
Director, Staff Counsel

Director, Staff Counsel

AmTrust Financial • Woodland Hills, CA, United States
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Director, Staff Counsel

Job Locations

US-CA-Woodland Hills | US-CA-Irvine

Requisition ID

2025-19549

Category

Legal

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Responsible for oversight and management of the overall operation of the in-house defense attorneys including all staff counsel personnel within assigned territory. Establish and monitor procedures to ensure the delivery of legal services meets performance standards, complies with best practices, and supports business strategy. Identify opportunities for streamlining operational efficiency through process improvement initiatives and oversee change implementation. Collaborate within Claim department and contribute to shared initiatives.

Responsibilities

Staff Counsel Operations

Direct the overall operations of the Staff Counsel Office to ensure efficient performance.

  • Assess and manage personnel to maximize resource allocation.
  • Review and monitor performance metrics, staffing model and claim trends.
  • Own all aspects of the hiring process including interviewing, onboarding and training.

Leadership and Development

  • Supervise, coach and mentor attorneys and staff to build high-performance team.
  • Provide clear communication of performance expectations in regular cadence to ensure timely feedback is delivered.
  • Stay abreast of substantive legal developments and support the development of technical expertise across all roles within the office.
  • Identify and direct staff training including substantive technical subject matter as well as technology, operational, workflow and process training.
  • Litigation Management

  • Manage work assignments to balance workloads consistent with staff expertise and experience.
  • Provide direction to attorneys and staff to ensure files are timely managed, have active resolution plans and comply with all relevant performance metrics.
  • Provide strategic direction and support for staff and claim partners on matters of high complexity and / or sensitivity.
  • Evaluate defense strategies to support cost-effective file management across all aspects of the litigation lifecycle.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of workers' compensation legal experience.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California with no history of public or private reprisals.
  • Significant trial experience litigation California workers' compensation matters across all levels of complexity.
  • Proficiency in Office Productivity applications including Excel and similar analytics tools.
  • Experience with creating and utilizing reporting tools to analyze operational metrics, claim outcomes and related KPIs.
  • Operational experience designing and implementing new workflows and process improvements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience with presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to travel as necessitated by job duties
  • This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position.

    The expected salary range for this role is $170K- $200K / year.

    Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

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    What We Offer

    AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include : Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

    AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

    AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

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