Overview

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Zurich is looking for a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our in-house Staff Legal team. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, and preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

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. We look for demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven trial and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently and without substantial supervision. The successful candidate must have strong computer skills and be able to handle remote team-based work which requires them to use video conferencing, task assignments and other computer-based systems.

Location and remote work: this position is fully remote with in-person connections as needed. The candidate must reside in and be licensed in the State of Arizona.

Compensation and benefits: Zurich offers an incentive plan and benefits including a dollar-for-dollar 401K match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, and a culture that supports growth.

Equal opportunity: Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds in insurance defense matters, including high complexity and high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
• Conduct initial investigation, legal analysis, and provide legal 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; conduct post-trial activities where appropriate.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; utilize video conferencing and other computer-based systems for remote team collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND
• Active member in good standing of the Arizona State Bar
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• First Chair Jury trial experience
• Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial
• Well organized with strong analytical, oral and written communication skills; proactive in file handling and caseload management; able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
• Efficient work habits with familiarity of billables and diary review
• Understanding of staff counsel role in the business
• Prior experience in an insurance defense environment and strong negotiation skills
• Effective problem solving and collaboration skills; PC literate

Compensation and Additional Details

The proposed salary range for this position is $107,500.00 - $175,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. Zurich compensation is influenced by location, role, skill set, and experience, and may include additional rewards and benefits. For more information about Total Rewards, please refer to the company materials.

Location and Schedule

Location(s): AM - Arizona Virtual Office

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Additional

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. If you are a preferred vendor, please use the Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. This role is for Arizona residents who are licensed to practice in Arizona.