Worker's Compensation Staff Legal Counsel

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 work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing 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 will reside in Northern, CA.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating technical excellence in the field of worker’s compensation, including case handling, trial preparation and presentation for matters of moderate technical complexity.
• Drive positive results by correctly applying the law and legal trends, conducting legal analysis and research, preparing legal pleadings and documents, preparing for 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.
• With oversight, determine and implement alternative dispute resolution techniques as appropriate, by using effective 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.
• Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations.
• May serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and mentoring lower level attorneys or legal support staff on use of tools and resources and legal strategies.
• Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
  AND
• 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
• Knowledge of the law and procedure
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Collaboration skills

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 
 
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