Trial Attorney

Overview

This role can work remotely however incumbent must be able to attend in-person board hearings in Fresno. With limited direction of managing attorney, performs duties of legal counsel on complex legal matters in the defense and representation of the Company in a variety of courts of law, and other related appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handles highly 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 highly 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.
• Acts as inter-departmental training seminar leader.
• May assist in training Trial Attorney I and II.
• Responds positively to direction and critique of performance.
• Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Perform regular reviews on appropriate access levels based on job titles/roles for core systems.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Juris Doctorate Law school graduate and member in good standing of the State Bar required.
• Work Experience: 7+ years as a Trial Attorney for legal defense of workers' compensation claims required.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Ability to effectively 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 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.

Pay, Benefits, And Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $171,222 to $190,246. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

• 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)

For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/