Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Company: Zurich Insurance Group
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description - Workers Compensation Defense Attorney (200004Y6)

Workers Compensation Defense Attorney - 200004Y6

Zurich is seeking a successful Workers Compensation DefenseAttorney for our Pasadena Staff Legal office.

This Attorney will be responsible for representing the Company inall phases of Workers Compensation litigation, practicing law in compliancewith ethical standards as established by state law by preparing and defendingWorkers Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload.

Responsibilities will include working directly with claimsprofessionals providing legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legalpleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for andconducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and handling  final hearings  before the workerscompensation judge, and conducting post-trial activities whereappropriate. Under limited direction, the attorney will work within broadlimits and authority on highly complex assignments requiring specializedknowledge in breadth and/or depth in area of expertise and qualified candidateswill possess at least five (5) years of experience and knowledge of WorkersCompensation procedure and practice.

Basic Qualifications

Juris Doctor with 5 or more years of experience in Workers Compensation defense litigation

AND

Member in good standing of California State Bar

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

Knowledge of the law and procedure

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a team-based environment

Effective problem solving and analytical skills

Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.  Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best global insurance provider in the world.

Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.

EOE disability/vets

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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