Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Los Angeles, CA

60d•$110,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a successful Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney I or II to work in our Pasadena, California Staff Legal Office. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an incentive plan, excellent work/life balance, 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 the Northern California area. 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-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. This role will be filled at either the Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney I OR II role. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and 1 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member in good standing of the California State Bar Association
Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
Knowledge of the law and procedure
Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area including Worker's Compensation Litigation experience
Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe

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
Experience handling Workers' Compensation Claims

Responsibilities

Representing the Company in all phases of Workers' Compensation litigation in the Northern California area.
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-trial discovery
Preparing for and handling final hearings before the workers' compensation judge
Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.