Description:

At A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company North America Claims 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 Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims 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.

We are excited to announce we are looking to add to our A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company team in our Irvine Staff Legal office. This Trial Attorney will join an organization of highly motivated legal professionals who handle general liability cases, including premises liability, products liability, and auto cases through trial. Come and see what A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company has to offer!

With moderate direction, represents the Company´s insureds in all phases of litigation for matters of moderate technical complexity. Engages in the practice of law and the representation of A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company insureds to protect their interests in litigation.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating technical excellence in 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 managing pre-trial discovery, and participating in judicial 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 mediation and 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 A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company reputation by keeping claims information confidential

Basic 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: