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, by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
At Zurich 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.
The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report out of Zurich's Maitland Florida office in the Orlando area and will primarily handle cases in central Florida.
The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including:
Initial investigation and legal analysis and advicePreparing and filing legal pleadings and documentsPerforming legal researchPreparing for and conducting pre-trial discoveryPreparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trialsConducting post-trial activities where appropriateWe 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.
Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation areaActive member in good standing of the Florida State BarExperience with Microsoft Office and AdobeExperience working with Lexis or WestlawKnowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environmentPreferred Qualifications: 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 trialMust be 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 environmentFirst chair jury trial experienceAbility to budget costs and calculate exposure for clientsEfficient work habits, knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledgeUnderstands the staff counsel function and role in overall businessPrior experience in an insurance defense environmentExperience working in a team-based environmentLocation(s): AM - Maitland, AM - Florida Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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