Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.
Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney
Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd., Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney
Zurich is seeking a successful Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work in our Rancho Cordova Staff Legal Office or fully remote anywhere in Northern California. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an 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.Basic Qualifications:Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Worker’s Compensation Litigation areaMember in good standing of the California State Bar AssociationExperience with Microsoft Office and AdobeExperience working with Lexis or WestlawKnowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environmentKnowledge of the law and procedurePreferred Qualifications:Experience working in a team-based environmentEffective problem solving and analytical skillsThe starting salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00.
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Zurich is seeking a successful Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work in our Rancho Cordova Staff Legal Office or fully remote anywhere in Northern California. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an 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.Basic Qualifications:Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Worker’s Compensation Litigation areaMember in good standing of the California State Bar AssociationExperience with Microsoft Office and AdobeExperience working with Lexis or WestlawKnowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environmentKnowledge of the law and procedurePreferred Qualifications:Experience working in a team-based environmentEffective problem solving and analytical skillsThe starting salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00.
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