Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney (Remote)

Zurich Insurance; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

401(k) match

Second 401(k) contribution

Flexible work options

Great culture

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Staff Legal Sr. Liability Trial Attorney in Houston. The role offers remote work with access to a local office and a supporting staff, focusing on defending commercial insureds in General Liability cases.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor and 7+ years of litigation experience, Texas Bar membership, and strong trial skills. Responsibilities include investigation, legal analysis, discovery, hearings, and trial activities with leadership duties

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Texas State Bar in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience in litigation, including insurance defense.
• Strong trial and settlement skills with independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Represent insureds of Zurich in moderate to high exposure General Liability cases.
• Prepare, file pleadings, and conduct pre-trial discovery; manage hearings and trials.
• Mentor junior attorneys and provide leadership across the organization.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Texas State Bar admission

Litigation experience

Trial skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis/Westlaw

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Staff Legal Sr. Liability Trial Attorney in Houston. The role offers remote work with access to a local office and a supporting staff, focusing on defending commercial insureds in General Liability cases.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor and 7+ years of litigation experience, Texas Bar membership, and strong trial skills. Responsibilities include investigation, legal analysis, discovery, hearings, and trial activities with leadership duties