Senior Trial Attorney – Workers Compensation
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Senior Workers’ Compensation trial attorney handling complex litigation for Zurich, a global insurance and risk-management company. Managing strategy, discovery, settlements, hearings, and client advocacy remotely across Northern California.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all phases of Workers' Compensation litigation, from initial evaluation through resolution
- Partner with claims professionals to develop case strategy
- Conduct discovery
- Negotiate settlements
- Appear at hearings
- Advocate for clients throughout the litigation process
- Mentor colleagues and serve as a technical resource on complex matters
- Independently manage complex litigation matters
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor
- 7 or more years of litigation experience
- Member in good standing of the California State Bar
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims environment, insurance defense litigation, and legal procedure
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage more complex litigation matters and provide technical guidance to others when appropriate
- Workers' Compensation defense experience
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Trial, hearing, mediation, and settlement experience
- Experience handling moderate to high-complexity matters, mentoring attorneys, and serving as a subject matter resource
- No employment sponsorship offered
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities
- 401(k) match and additional company retirement contributions
- Strong partnerships with claims professionals
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- A collaborative culture that values both results and well-being
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15% for the Senior Trial Attorney
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
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