Senior Trial Attorney

Zenith Insurance Company (United States); Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 173,336 - 216,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D/Disability Insurance

401(k) with ESPP

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Zenith Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to defend workers' compensation claims in California. The role requires handling highly complex cases at the trial level and providing strategic legal guidance to the Claims department.

With 7+ years of trial experience, you will perform depositions, prepare pleadings, attend hearings, and mentor junior attorneys. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• JD required and active State Bar membership.
• Minimum 7+ years as Trial Attorney in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Training groups in legal practices

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

State Bar admission

Job description

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

• 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.

Qualifications 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.

Pay, Benefits, And Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $173,336.06 to $216,670.07. 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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• 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. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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.