Senior Trial Attorney

Zenith Insurance Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (

Education and Training Reimbursement

Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 W

10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal D

Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Zenith Insurance Company in California is seeking a seasoned Trial Attorney to defend workers' compensation claims and manage highly complex cases at the trial level. You will take depositions, analyze testimony, and file reports while advising the Claims department on case strategies.

Travel extensively to widely dispersed venues, maintain professional demeanor, and uphold the company's commitment to fair hiring practices and ongoing professional development. A JD and Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in good standing.
• 7+ years as a Trial Attorney for workers' compensation defense.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work across dispersed venues.

Responsibilities

• Handles highly complex cases under state administrative process (trial level).
• Defends workers' compensation claims.
• Takes depositions, analyzes testimony, prepares and files related reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Trial attorney experience

Workers' compensation defense

Legal research

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Introduction

Zenith is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against the financial and human consequences of workplace injuries, providing for the needs of injured employees and making the workplace safer. To distinguish ourselves as the desired provider of Workers' Compensation Insurance, values such as collaboration, work-life balance, and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition, Zenith supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development. An individual coming to Zenith will not only receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, but continuous opportunities to grow as a professional.

Overview

With limited direction of managing attorney, performs duties of legal counsel on complex legal matters in the defense and representation of the Company in a variety of courts of law, and other related appearances.

Responsibilities

• The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Handles highly complex cases under the state administrative process (trial level).
• Defends workers' compensation cases.
• Takes depositions, analyzes testimony, prepares and files related reports.
• Represents the Company in appearances at hearings and conferences; prepares and files related reports.
• Researches and prepares highly complex pleadings for cases under the, state administrative process (trial level).
• Provides advice, training, and recommendations on case handling strategies and tactics to representatives of the Claims department.
• Performs legal research at all levels, from advising clients through the appellate procedures.
• Acts as inter-departmental training seminar leader.
• May assist in training Trial Attorney I and II.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Responds positively to direction and critique of performance.
• Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Req
• Juris Doctorate Law school graduate and member in good standing of the State Bar Req

Work Experience

• 7+ years as a Trial Attorney for legal defense of workers' compensation claims Req

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, in an articulate, persuasive, precise and professional manner.
• Experience with training small groups in current legal practices and procedures in the field of workers’ compensation defense and subrogation.
• Ability to lift legal files, including documents and exhibits, up to a weight of 15 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively using all means of public transportation, as well as capable of prolonged automobile driving, in excess of three hours a day, to widely dispersed venues.
• Valid Driver License in good standing.

Pay, Benefits, and Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $152,197.51 to $190,246.89. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
• 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.