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Workers Compensation Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa. Employers file LCA documentation and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available before USCIS approves your I-140 petition.
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AmTrust North America seeks California-licensed attorneys who reside outside the State of California to represent AmTrust and its insureds in workers’ compensation matters pending before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Candidates must have at least 12 months of California workers’ compensation litigation experience. The position supports both full-time and part-time schedules. Counsel will appear at depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings via secure video conference. The role demands competent, ethical, and diligent representation of AmTrust North America and its carriers in all assigned cases, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, trial preparation, arbitration, and appellate work. This position requires efficient and creative management of a full phase litigation caseload.
We are currently hiring all levels of Staff Counsel.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialization in California Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
- Strong working knowledge of Legal Case Management system.
We are currently hiring all levels of Staff Counsel for our Workers Compensation Litigation Team.
COMPENSATION:
- The expected salary range for this role is $125,000-$190,000/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.
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. 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.
Overview:
AmTrust North America seeks California-licensed attorneys who reside outside the State of California to represent AmTrust and its insureds in workers’ compensation matters pending before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Candidates must have at least 12 months of California workers’ compensation litigation experience. The position supports both full-time and part-time schedules. Counsel will appear at depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings via secure video conference. The role demands competent, ethical, and diligent representation of AmTrust North America and its carriers in all assigned cases, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, trial preparation, arbitration, and appellate work. This position requires efficient and creative management of a full phase litigation caseload.
We are currently hiring all levels of Staff Counsel.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialization in California Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
- Strong working knowledge of Legal Case Management system.
We are currently hiring all levels of Staff Counsel for our Workers Compensation Litigation Team.
COMPENSATION:
- The expected salary range for this role is $125,000-$190,000/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.
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. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Workers Compensation Specialist
Document your claims and regulatory credentials early
Gather your degree transcripts, professional certifications, and any state-specific workers compensation adjuster licenses before approaching employers. PERM requires demonstrating your qualifications match the job description exactly, so credential gaps can delay your labor certification filing.
Target self-insured employers and third-party administrators
Large self-insured corporations and third-party claims administrators file PERM sponsorships more regularly than small brokers because they have dedicated HR teams familiar with the process. Prioritize roles at companies with established immigration compliance departments.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before your employer files. If the offered salary falls below the certified wage level, your PERM application will fail regardless of employer intent.
Search for green-card-sponsoring Workers Compensation roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for insurance and claims roles, saving you the manual work of screening job postings. Filter by Workers Compensation Specialist to find companies already running PERM filings.
Clarify PERM job duties match your actual work
DOL audits workers compensation roles carefully because the duties overlap with HR, legal, and insurance functions. Make sure the PERM job description your employer files reflects the core claims and compliance tasks you actually perform, not a broader HR generalist description.
Understand concurrent filing timing with your employer
Once your priority date becomes current, you and your employer can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with the I-140 petition if USCIS permits it at that time. Confirm your employer's legal counsel is tracking your visa bulletin category to avoid missing that window.
Green Card Workers Compensation Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Workers Compensation Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Workers Compensation Specialist positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position warrants a National Interest Waiver, though NIW is uncommon for claims roles without a specialized regulatory focus.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period, which means there's no annual renewal or lottery risk once your I-140 is approved. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country visa backlogs can still extend your wait time significantly depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Workers Compensation Specialist?
Your employer must first obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search, then conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. The employer files ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and if certified, proceeds to the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full PERM stage alone can take six to twelve months.
Where can I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Workers Compensation Specialists?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for roles in insurance, claims management, and risk compliance. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate lets you search directly for Workers Compensation Specialist positions at companies already running active PERM filings.
Can my employer sponsor my green card while I'm working on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can begin the PERM labor certification process while you're authorized to work under H-1B or OPT. Your existing work authorization status doesn't affect PERM eligibility. If you're on OPT, your employer should start the process early because PERM plus I-140 processing can easily exceed your remaining OPT period, requiring a separate nonimmigrant status bridge.