[Hiring] Senior Liability Trial Attorney @Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

Role Description

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join our Staff Legal Team working fully remote in Colorado. This litigator will be responsible for representing the insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases from a challenging and varied caseload.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-respected Company and represent its insureds in all phases of litigation, while being part of a high-performing law office. The ideal candidate will engage in the practice of law at all times in compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Colorado State Bar.

• Duties encompass all aspects of insurance defense, including:
• Initial investigation
• Legal analysis and advice
• Evaluating damages
• 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
• Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate

The candidate will demonstrate strong case analysis ability and have a track record of effective settlement and trial skills, as well as the ability to work independently without substantial supervision. In addition, they will be expected to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training across the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
• Member in good standing of the Colorado 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

Requirements

• Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to:
• Wrongful death
• Commercial motor vehicle torts
• Products and premises liability
• Personal injury, from inception through trial
• Must be well organized with good analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads
• Able to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Relevant first chair jury trial experience
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
• 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
• A functional and extensive knowledge of the law and procedure
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
• Incentive plan
• 401K match and a second 401K company contribution
• Flexible work options
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%