Description:

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Amerisure is currently recruiting for a Senior Associate, Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel that can do a 3-day hybrid approach onsite in our Tampa office. The ideal candidate will also possess the following skill set.

Summary Statement
As part of Amerisure's staff counsel operation, this role will be responsible for managing a caseload of moderately complex workers' compensation defense matters in Florida. This role is responsible for responsible for ensuring best-in-class trial strategy, litigation outcomes, and client service.

Essential Tasks/Major Duties

Handle all phases of a petition for benefits (strategy, , discovery, depositions, hearings, and post‑hearing follow‑through) to ensure (i) strategic alignment, (ii) optimal outcomes, and (iii) early resolution, when appropriate.
Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct thorough research to develop and execute effective defense strategies.
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at hearings and/or mediations.
Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and appeals as assigned.
Provide clear and timely communication and legal guidance to clients and claims professionals as appropriate.
Apply strong independent judgment, analytical skills, and litigation experience to drive optimal case outcomes.
Partner with Claims on strategy, escalation points, and settlement objectives.
Collaborate with Claims to develop and implement service strategies that meet or exceed the service levels committed to agents and policyholders.
Communicate with the OJCC, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ensure cases progress efficiently, managing workload to achieve timely resolutions.
Participate in continuing legal education to stay current with insurance law, trends, and industry developments.
Ensure full compliance with all ethical, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Minimum of 7 years of experience handling the defense of workers' compensation claims including significant first-chair hearing experience.
Deep understanding of Florida workers' compensation law and defense strategy.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills; adept at negotiation and courtroom presentation.
Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, AI, workflow creation, and case-management systems.
Maintains independence and ethical clarity.
Ability to travel overnight and locally up to 20%.