Sr. Liability Trial AttorneyZurich 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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.Basic QualificationsJuris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation areaMember of the Bar in good standing in jurisdiction(s) in which practice is located.Experience with Microsoft Office and AdobeExperience working with Lexis or WestlawKnowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environmentFirst chair Jury Trial experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience 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.Experience handling workers' compensation claims.Must 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 environment.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.Prior experience in an insurance defense environmentExperience working in a team‑based environmentPC literateSalary and BenefitsYour 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 $130,000.00 - $160,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.Location and ScheduleLocation(s): AM - AtlantaRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: NoLinkedIn Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRIDEqual Employment OpportunityZurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.#J-18808-Ljbffr
