[Hiring] Insurance Defense Managing Attorney @Zenith Insurance Company

Role Description

This individual will join the team that is responsible for civil litigation that arises from the P&C (Agribusiness) division of Zenith, and will NOT be involved in Workers Compensation litigation. This person can sit remotely anywhere in California but must be available to attend hearings and depositions as needed on an in-person basis.

This position is part of the legal team responsible for managing and defending civil litigation arising from Zenith's P&C Agribusiness operations. The Insurance Defense Managing Attorney will serve as the primary handling attorney for a portfolio of litigated and non-litigated insurance defense matters, including:

• Civil personal injury
• Automobile liability
• Premises liability claims

Case assignments will be based on complexity, potential exposure, and strategic importance. The role requires an attorney who is ready and willing to remain actively engaged in the day-to-day practice of litigation while also contributing beyond individual case management.

The successful candidate will bring the judgement, credibility, and leadership experience necessary to help evaluate, develop, and build the Company's in-house handling of insurance defense matters over time. Success in this role requires both exceptional litigation skills and the ability to contribute strategically to the continued evolution of Zenith's in-house insurance defense model.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing complex matters, advising partners, and helping shape the future direction of the Company's legal function.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Requirements

• 10+ years progressively responsible experience handling civil insurance defense litigation, including substantial responsibility for case strategy, litigation management, and client counseling.
• Experience working closely with in-house insurance legal and claims teams in complex or high-exposure liability matters. (Preferred)
• Experience leading, influencing, or materially contributing to significant litigation, operational, practice-management, process-improvement, or organizational initiatives. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated success developing legal processes, improving service delivery models, mentoring attorneys or claims professionals, or implementing litigation management best practices. (Preferred)
• Experience managing/supervising attorneys. (Preferred)

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)