Senior Liability Trial Attorney — Hybrid (Chicago)

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

401(k) match

Retirement contributions

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Liability Trial Attorney to join our Chicago, IL Staff Legal office on a hybrid schedule, with in-person work one day per week at Willis Tower.

You will handle moderate to high-exposure General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment cases, conducting investigations, discovery, and trials while balancing work-life and career growth within a global insurer.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 5+ years of experience in Litigation.
• Member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Association.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience with Lexis or Westlaw; knowledge of insurance defense litigation.
• Knowledge of the law and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds in moderate to high exposure cases.
• Prepare and try cases across General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment.
• Perform initial investigations, legal analysis, and pleadings.
• Conduct pre-trial discovery, hearings, and trials; post-trial activities as needed.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Trial skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Illinois Bar Admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Zurich is seeking a Liability Trial Attorney to join our Chicago, IL Staff Legal office on a hybrid schedule, with in-person work one day per week at Willis Tower.

You will handle moderate to high-exposure General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment cases, conducting investigations, discovery, and trials while balancing work-life and career growth within a global insurer.