Zurich North America
Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Zurich North America, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Sr. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Zurich North America is seeking a successful Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Pasadena, CA Staff Legal office. The position involves representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in Southern California. Responsibilities 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‑hearing discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judges, and conducting post‑trial activities where appropriate.
This attorney will practice law in compliance with ethical standards established by state law, handling moderate to high exposure Workers’ Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload. 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.
Work‑Life Balance & Hybrid Work Model Designed with employee needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. The selected candidate should be able to report into Zurich’s Pasadena, CA Staff Legal Office one day a week.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Workers’ Compensation Litigation area
Member in good standing of the California State Bar Association
Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis or Westlaw
Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
Preferred Qualifications
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
Compensation Proposed salary range: $160,000.00 – $185,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Location & Schedule Pasadena, CA (Hybrid – one day in office per week). Full time.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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This attorney will practice law in compliance with ethical standards established by state law, handling moderate to high exposure Workers’ Compensation cases from a challenging and varied caseload. 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.
Work‑Life Balance & Hybrid Work Model Designed with employee needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. The selected candidate should be able to report into Zurich’s Pasadena, CA Staff Legal Office one day a week.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Workers’ Compensation Litigation area
Member in good standing of the California State Bar Association
Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis or Westlaw
Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
Preferred Qualifications
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
Compensation Proposed salary range: $160,000.00 – $185,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Location & Schedule Pasadena, CA (Hybrid – one day in office per week). Full time.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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