Hybrid Workers' Comp Defense Trial Attorney (Chicago)

Zurich North America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401K match

Company 401K contribution

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks a Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to join our Chicago, IL staff legal office, with one in-office day per week. You will represent the company in all phases of Illinois workers’ compensation litigation, handling a broad caseload and collaborating with claims professionals.

Requirements include a J.D. and Illinois bar, experience in litigation, and proficiency with Lexis/Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 5+ years of experience in the Litigation area.
• Member in good standing of the Illinois 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 environment.
• Knowledge of the law and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Represent Zurich in all phases of Illinois Workers’ Compensation litigation.
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and conduct legal research.
• Handle pre-trial investigations, pre-trials and arbitration hearings.
• Conduct post-trial activities including appeals where appropriate and collaborate with claims professionals.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Illinois Bar Admission

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis/Westlaw

Insurance defense knowledge

Legal research

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Zurich North America seeks a Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to join our Chicago, IL staff legal office, with one in-office day per week. You will represent the company in all phases of Illinois workers’ compensation litigation, handling a broad caseload and collaborating with claims professionals.

Requirements include a J.D. and Illinois bar, experience in litigation, and proficiency with Lexis/Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.