Trial Attorney II
Company: Zenith Insurance Company
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024
Job Description:
Under limited direction of managing attorney, performs duties of
legal counsel in the defense and representation of the Company in a
variety of courts of law, and other related appearances.The
essential functions of this position include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- Handles complex cases under the state administrative process
(trial level).
- Defends workers' compensation cases.
- Takes depositions, analyzes testimony, prepares and files
related reports.
- Represents the Company in appearances at hearings and
conferences; prepares and files related reports.
- Researches and prepares complex pleadings for cases under the
state administrative process (trial level).
- Provides advice, training, and recommendations on case handling
strategies and tactics to representatives of the Claims
department.
- Performs legal research at all levels, from advising clients
through the appellate procedures.
- May assist in training Trial Attorney I.
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems,
collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Responds positively to direction and critique of
performance.
- Consistently maintain professional and appropriate
demeanor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Education Skills and
Requirement
- Juris Doctorate Law school graduate and member in good standing
of the State Bar required
- 4+ Years as a Trial Attorney for legal defense of workers'
compensation claims required
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in an
articulate, persuasive, precise and professional manner.
- Experience with training small groups in current legal
practices and procedures in the field of workers' compensation
defense and subrogation.
- Ability to lift legal files, including documents and exhibits,
up to a weight of 15 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to travel using all means of public
transportation, as well as automobile driving, to various
California venues when live appearances are requested or
requiredThe expected salary range for this position $128,689.07 to
$160,861.34. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience,
geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by
law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability
or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use
or access our career center as a result of your disability. To
request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative
at Zenith Insurance Company.
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Keywords: Zenith Insurance Company, Oxnard , Trial Attorney II, Legal , Los Angeles, California
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