Zurich North America
Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney
Zurich North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Zurich is seeking a successful Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Chicago, IL 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, 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 Chicago, IL 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.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 Chicago Illinois Staff Legal Office.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Worker’s Compensation Litigation area ANDMember in good standing of the Illinois 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 procedure
Preferred Qualifications:
Effective communication skillsEffective negotiation skillsExperience working in a team-based environmentCollaboration skillsEffective problem solving and analytical skillsCertified Workers Compensation Specialist designation desiredMember in good standing of the Indiana State Bar Association
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.
Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Location(s): AM - ChicagoRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No
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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 Chicago, IL 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.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 Chicago Illinois Staff Legal Office.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Worker’s Compensation Litigation area ANDMember in good standing of the Illinois 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 procedure
Preferred Qualifications:
Effective communication skillsEffective negotiation skillsExperience working in a team-based environmentCollaboration skillsEffective problem solving and analytical skillsCertified Workers Compensation Specialist designation desiredMember in good standing of the Indiana State Bar Association
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.
Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Location(s): AM - ChicagoRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No
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