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Zurich Insurance · 2 months ago

Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is seeking a successful Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of their Pasadena, CA Staff Legal office. This Attorney will be responsible for representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in Southern California, handling a varied caseload and working closely with claims professionals.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in Southern California

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-hearing discovery

Preparing for and handling final hearings before workers compensation Administrative Law Judges

Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate

Qualification

Workers' Compensation LitigationCalifornia State Bar MembershipMicrosoft OfficeAdobeLexisWestlawInsurance Industry KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCertified Workers Compensation SpecialistEffective CommunicationEffective NegotiationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Juris Doctor and 7 or more 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 the insurance defense litigation legal environment

Preferred

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

Benefits

401K match

A second 401K company contribution

Flexible work options

Short-term incentive bonuses

Merit increases

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees