Senior Trial Attorney - The Zenith (Remote/Fresno)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW is looking for a Senior Trial Attorney to handle complex legal matters, primarily in workers' compensation defense. This position allows for remote work but requires in-person attendance at hearings in Fresno.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and expertise in legal research, case analysis, and pleading preparation. Responsibilities include handling highly complex cases and providing training to other attorneys.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience in workers' compensation defense is preferred.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handles highly complex cases under the state administrative process.
• Defends workers' compensation cases.
• Researches and prepares complex pleadings for trial.

Skills

Legal research expertise

Case analysis

Deposition handling

Pleading preparation

Inter-departmental training

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Trial Attorney - The Zenith (Remote/Fresno)

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.

This role can work remotely; however, the incumbent must be able to attend in-person board hearings in Fresno.

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.