Chief General Liability Trial Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is hiring a Chief General Liability Attorney in Irvine, CA. The role involves representing insureds in all phases of high‑complexity litigation with minimal direction and mentoring junior attorneys.

You will apply legal trends, manage discovery, and participate in hearings and trials to protect client interests. Required: Juris Doctor, 10+ years in litigation, California Bar in good standing, and strong experience in complex liability matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 10+ years in Litigation.
• Extensive complex liability litigation including trials, arbitrations, mediations.
• Strong record of jury trial outcomes in insurance defense or liability matters.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent Zurich insureds in high‑level litigation with minimal direction.
• Apply law and trends to achieve optimal outcomes; prepare pleadings and documents.
• Manage pre-trial discovery and participate in hearings and trials.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior attorneys on strategies and tools.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and protect confidentiality.

Skills

Trial litigation

Legal research

Insurance defense

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar in good standing

Job description

Zurich North America is hiring a Chief General Liability Attorney in Irvine, CA. The role involves representing insureds in all phases of high‑complexity litigation with minimal direction and mentoring junior attorneys.

You will apply legal trends, manage discovery, and participate in hearings and trials to protect client interests. Required: Juris Doctor, 10+ years in litigation, California Bar in good standing, and strong experience in complex liability matters.