We are excited to announce we are looking to add to our Zurich team in our Irvine Staff Legal office. This Trial Attorney will join an organization of highly motivated legal professionals who handle Workers’ Compensation cases.
Come and see what Zurich has to offer!
In this role you will be responsible for :
- With limited direction, represents the Company s insureds in all phases of Workers’ Compensation defense litigation
- Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating a high level of technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation and presentation for matters of moderate to high complexity.
- Drive positive outcomes by correctly applying the law and legal trends, conducting legal analysis and research, preparing legal pleadings and documents, preparing for and managing pre-trial discovery, and participating in judicial or administrative hearings and trials.
- Document case files by accurately capturing and updating relevant information in compliance with best practices.
- Work to have a timely resolution to matters by collaborating with the claims adjuster, developing a case strategy and escalating issues as appropriate.
- Ensure customer service to clients by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; and following customer protocols.
- Determine and implement alternative dispute resolution techniques as appropriate, by using effective mediation and negotiation skills within authority limit.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and collaborating on matters as needed.
- Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and / or mentoring lower level attorneys on legal strategies and use of tools and resources.
- Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations.
- Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential
Basic Qualifications :
- Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
- Member of the Bar in good standing in jurisdiction(s) in which practice is located.
- 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 :
- Workers Compensation highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Strong collaboration skills
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().
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