Sr. Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Zurich Insurance • Pasadena, CA

105d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a successful Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Pasadena, CA Staff Legal office. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an excellent work/life balance, reasonable billable hours, terrific benefits including a 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture. This Attorney will be responsible for representing the Company in all phases of Workers' Compensation litigation in Southern California. They will be practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law by preparing and defending moderate to high exposure Workers' Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload. Responsibilities will include working directly with claims professionals providing legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-hearing discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before workers compensation Administrative Law Judges, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. Under limited direction, the attorney will work within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Workers' Compensation Litigation area.
• Member in good standing of the California State Bar Association.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment.

Nice To Haves

• Effective communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
• Collaboration skills.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Certified Workers Compensation Specialist designation desired.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company in all phases of Workers' Compensation litigation in Southern California.
• Prepare and defend moderate to high exposure Workers' Compensation cases.
• Work directly with claims professionals providing legal analysis and advice.
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents.
• Perform legal research.
• Prepare for and conduct pre-hearing discovery.
• Prepare for and handle final hearings before workers compensation Administrative Law Judges.
• Conduct post-trial activities where appropriate.

Benefits

• 401K match.
• Second 401K company contribution.
• Flexible work options.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Short-term incentive bonuses.
• Merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree