Workers Compensation Defense Attorney I or II

婵物捨; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Anwalt für die Verteidigung von Arbeitsunfällen, um in einem dynamischen Team in Los Angeles zu arbeiten. Diese spannende Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem hybriden Arbeitsumfeld zu agieren und sich mit einem breiten Spektrum an rechtlichen Herausforderungen auseinanderzusetzen. Sie werden in allen Phasen des Rechtsstreits tätig sein, von der Vorbereitung bis zur Durchführung von Anhörungen. Die Rolle erfordert eine fundierte juristische Ausbildung und Erfahrung, sowie exzellente Kommunikations- und Problemlösungsfähigkeiten. Wenn Sie bereit sind, Ihre Karriere auf die nächste Stufe zu heben und in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

401K-Match

Flexible Arbeitsoptionen

Hervorragende Work-Life-Balance

Tolle Unternehmenskultur

Qualifications

• Mitglied der California State Bar Association in gutem Ansehen.
• Erfahrung in der Bearbeitung von Workers’ Compensation-Fällen.

Responsibilities

• Vertretung des Unternehmens in allen Phasen der Workers’ Compensation-Rechtsstreitigkeiten.
• Vorbereitung und Einreichung von rechtlichen Dokumenten und Anträgen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Verhandlungsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Zurich is seeking a successful Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney I or II to work in our Los Angeles Staff Legal Office.

If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an incentive plan, excellent work/life balance, terrific benefits including a 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture.

This Attorney will be responsible for representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in the Northern California area. They will be practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law by preparing and defending moderate to high exposure Workers’ Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload. Responsibilities will include working directly with claims professionals providing legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before the workers’ compensation judge, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. Under limited direction, the attorney will work within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth in area of expertise.

This role will be filled at either the Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney I OR II role. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications for the Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney I role:

• Juris Doctor and 1 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
• Member in good standing of the California State Bar Association
• 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

OR

Basic Qualifications for the Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney II role:

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area including Worker’s Compensation Litigation experience
• Member in good standing of the California 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 legal environment
• Knowledge of the law and procedure

Preferred Qualifications for either role:

• Effective communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Collaboration skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Certified Workers Compensation Specialist designation desired
• Experience handling Workers’ Compensation Claims

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. The combined salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $155,000.00. The starting salary range for the Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney I is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. The salary range for the Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney II role is $135,000.00 - $155,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10% for both roles.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s): AM - Los Angeles
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No