Senior General Liability Trial Counsel - Hybrid, Pasadena

Zurich NA; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Liability Trial Attorney to join its Staff Legal team in Pasadena, CA. The role involves representing commercial insureds in high-exposure general liability and auto cases, with responsibilities spanning investigations, pleadings, discovery, and trials.

The position is hybrid, requiring one day per week in the Pasadena office. Candidates must hold a JD, have 7+ years of litigation experience, and be active California State Bar members in good standing.

Qualifications

• JD degree and 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal research platforms (Lexis or Westlaw).

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds in high-complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto cases.
• Conduct initial investigations and legal analysis; prepare pleadings.
• Manage pre-trial discovery and aggressively handle hearings and trials.

Skills

Litigation

California Bar

Negotiation

Legal research

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Liability Trial Attorney to join its Staff Legal team in Pasadena, CA. The role involves representing commercial insureds in high-exposure general liability and auto cases, with responsibilities spanning investigations, pleadings, discovery, and trials.

The position is hybrid, requiring one day per week in the Pasadena office. Candidates must hold a JD, have 7+ years of litigation experience, and be active California State Bar members in good standing.