Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Zurich Insurance Group•Philadelphia, PA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is looking for a Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Staff Legal team to work on a hybrid schedule from our office in Philadelphia. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure New Jersey Workers’ Compensation cases. Ready for a career move? Consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an incentive plan, excellent work/life balance, career growth, terrific benefits including a dollar-for-dollar 401K Match and a second 401K 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 New Jersey. They will be practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law by preparing and defending 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-trial discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before the workers’ compensation judge, 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. At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into Zurich’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office at least one day a week.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Workers’ Compensation Litigation area
Active member in good standing with the New Jersey 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

Representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure New Jersey Workers’ Compensation cases.
Representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in New Jersey.
Practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law by preparing and defending high exposure Workers’ Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload.
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-trial discovery.
Preparing for and handling final hearings before the workers’ compensation judge.
Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.