Trial Attorney
Zenith Insurance Company (United States)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fresno • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $94,309 - $117,887 per year
About the role
- Handles workers’ compensation cases under the state administrative process (trial level), as well as state and federal courts.
- 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 and files appropriate legal pleadings for cases under the state administrative process (trial level), as well as state and federal civil courts.
- Provides advice, training and recommendations on case handling strategies to representatives of the Claims Department.
- Performs legal research at all levels, from advising clients through the appellate procedures.
- 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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Law school graduate and member in good standing of the State Bar
- Ability to efficiently communicate both orally and in writing, in an articulate, persuasive, precise and professional manner.
- Ability to lift legal files, including documents and exhibits, up to a weight of 30 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively using all means of public transportation, as well as capable of prolonged automobile driving, in excess of three hours a day, to widely dispersed venues.
- Valid Driver License in good standing.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
- 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year
- Vacation, 2 weeks/year
- Sick Leave
- 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
workers' compensationlegal researchlegal pleadingsdepositionscase handling strategiestrial levelstate and federal courtsappellate proceduresreport preparationtestimony analysis
Soft Skills
communicationlogical thinkingproblem-solvingprofessional demeanoradaptabilitypersuasivenessarticulationcritique responsetrainingrecommendation
Certifications
Juris DoctorateState Bar membershipValid Driver License