Trial Attorney I (3855)

Zenith Insurance Company•Fresno, CA

39d•$85,736 - $107,170

About The Position

Under direction of managing attorney, performs duties of legal counsel on increasingly complex legal matters in the defense and representation of the Company in a variety of courts of law, and other related appearances.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Req
Juris Doctorate Law school graduate and member in good standing of the State Bar Req
Ability to efficiently communicate both orally and in writing, in an articulate, persuasive, precise and professional manner.
Ability to lift legal files, including documents and exhibits, up to a weight of 30 pounds.
Must be willing and able to travel extensively using all means of public transportation, as well as capable of prolonged automobile driving, in excess of three hours a day, to widely dispersed venues.
Valid Driver License in good standing.

Responsibilities

Handles workers’ compensation cases under the state administrative process (trial level), as well as state and federal courts.
Defends workers' compensation cases.
Takes depositions, analyzes testimony, prepares and files related reports.
Represents the Company in appearances at hearings and conferences; prepares and files related reports.
Researches and prepares and files appropriate legal pleadings for cases under the state administrative process (trial level), as well as state and federal civil courts.
Provides advice, training and recommendations on case handling strategies to representatives of the Claims Department.
Performs legal research at all levels, from advising clients through the appellate procedures.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Responds positively to direction and critique of performance.
Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
Performs other duties as assigned.