Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Job description

Zurich is seeking a successful Workers’ Compensation Defense Trial Attorney to work out of our Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Staff Legal office. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an excellent work/life balance, terrific benefits including a 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture. This Attorney will be responsible for representing the Company in all phases of Workers’ Compensation litigation in the Pittsburgh, PA area. They will be practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state and federal law by preparing and defending moderate to high exposure Workers’ Compensation and federal Black Lung cases from a challenging and varied caseload. Responsibilities will include working directly with claims professionals 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 handling final hearings before the workers’ compensation or Department of Labor judge and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. Under limited...