Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Zurich is seeking a successful Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Pasadena, CA Staff Legal office. Expect reasonable billable hours, excellent benefits including 401(k) match and second 401(k) company contribution, flexible work options, and a great culture.

This Attorney will represent the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in Southern California, preparing and defending moderate to high exposure cases, providing legal analysis, filing pleadings, conducting discovery, hearings, and post-trial activities.

• Represent the company in all phases of workers' compensation litigation in Southern California.
• Prepare and defend moderate to high exposure workers’ compensation cases from a challenging caseload.
• 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.
• Work within broad limits and authority on complex assignments under limited direction.

• Juris Doctor and 7+ 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 insurance defense litigation legal environment.

• 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.

Pasadena, CA (Hybrid work model: one day a week in office). Remote Working:
Hybrid.

Salary range: $ - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Zurich commits to a fair and reasonable compensation range and offers benefits including 401(k) match, second 401(k) contribution, and other short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.

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