Trial Attorney

About the role

Zurich is seeking a Trial Attorney for a hybrid role (one day a week) in our Boston, MA office. The role involves representing commercial insureds in moderate to high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and try moderate to high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
• Perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis and advice.
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents, perform legal research, prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery, prepare for and aggressively handle hearings and trials, and conduct post-trial activities where appropriate.
• Work independently and without substantial supervision, demonstrating case analysis ability and proven trial and negotiation skills.
• Handle remote team-based work using video conferencing, task assignments, and other computer-based systems.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Insurance Litigation area.
• Active member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar Association.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Adobe.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance defense litigation legal environment.
• Knowledge of the law and procedure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
• Experience handling Workers’ Compensation claims cases.
• Experience with insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation.
• Well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrates effective negotiating skills.
• Able to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.
• Understands the staff counsel function and role in overall business.
• Experience of working in a paperless environment.
• Experience in a remote working environment.

Benefits

We offer an excellent work/life balance, career growth, terrific benefits including a dollar-for-dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, and a great culture. 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.

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. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $115,200.00 - $188,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]