Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation in Zurich North America

Company Name	Zurich North America
Location	San Francisco
State	CA
Job Title	Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation
Job Description	Position ID    22086 Location(s)  CA - San Francisco Telecommute  No Employment Status  Full-Time Estimated Travel  10-25% Relocation Available  No   Job Summary We have the following opportunity available in our San Francisco, CA Office:  Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation This self-starter will represent the company and insureds in all phases of litigation, practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law. Responsibilities include providing legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and conducting administrative and judicial hearings, civil jury trials and post-trial activities. Under limited direction, works within broad limits and authority on highly complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in Workers' Compensation. Job Qualifications •JD or LLB required •Bachelors Degree required • Member in good standing of California State Bar •8 or more years civil litigation experience •5 or more years of Workers' Compensation experience in current and/or last job. •Commercial Insurance Defense experience •Commitment to high quality legal work •Must be well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment •Customer focus and client relation skills required •Self-starter with proven experience as a member of a litigation 'team' • PC literate with keyboard skills, experience with word processing and email programs and significant knowledge/experience with Lexis or Westlaw  •Understands the staff legal function and role in overall business •Demonstrated case analysis ability and a record of accomplishment of proven settlement skills a must •Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure, has knowledge of billable and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: General Liability experience Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law Move Up     Back to top Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. It is the policy of Zurich in North America, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, to attract and retain the best qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Firm type	In House
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