Senior Liability Trial Attorney
About the role
This Trial Attorney will represent the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, handling complex General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and try high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases
- Conduct initial investigations and provide legal analysis and advice
- File legal pleadings and documents, perform legal research, and prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery
- Prepare for and handle hearings and trials, and conduct post-trial activities where appropriate
Requirements
- Demonstrated case analysis ability and proven trial and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- First chair jury trial experience
- Well-organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads
- Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
- Understands the staff counsel function and role in overall business
- Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Strong collaboration skills
- PC literate
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and 7 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
Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to handle remote team based work using video conferencing, task assignments, and other computer based systems
Benefits
We offer an incentive plan, terrific benefits including a dollar-for-dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, a hybrid work schedule, and a great culture. The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.
Pay
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.