Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Zurich•Irvine, CA

3d•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a successful Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Irvine, 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. At Zurich North America 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 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 Irvine, CA Staff Legal Office one day a week. The candidate selected must reside in and be licensed in the State of California.

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
The candidate selected must reside in and be licensed in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Experience working in a team-based environment
Collaboration skills
Effective problem solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in Southern California.
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.
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
Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate