Zurich is seeking a successful Sr. Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Overland Park, KS Staff Legal office.
If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an 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 Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri.
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-hearing discovery, preparing for and handling final hearings before workers compensation Administrative Law Judges, 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.
At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes 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’ Compensation 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 :
- 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
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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