Workers' Compensation Defense Trial Attorney

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-hearing discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before workerspensation Administrative Law Judges, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.

Under limited direction, the attorney will work within broad limits and authority onplex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and / or depth in area of expertise.

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when ites to choosing your next career move.

Designed with our employees' 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.

While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.

The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into Zurich's Overland Park, KS Staff Legal Office.

Basic Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Workers'pensation Litigation area
• Member in good standing of the Kansas and Missouri State Bar Associations
• 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

Preferred Qualifications :

• Effectivemunication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Collaboration skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Certified Workerspensation Specialist designation desired

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( / / zurichna / careers / faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.

As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider ofmercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business.

As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and themunities we serve.

Zurich maintains aprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents andpetitivepensation.

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Location(s) : AM - Overland Park

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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