Senior Trial Attorney

Zurich; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

401K match

Hybrid schedule

Great culture

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our in-house Staff Legal team in Alabama.

You will represent commercial insureds in high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases, preparing and trying complex matters and managing investigations. The role requires strong trial and negotiation skills, ability to work independently, and proficiency with video conferencing and remote team tools for collaborative defense work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 7+ years of experience in Litigation.
• Bar in good standing in Alabama.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience with Lexis or Westlaw.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the insurance defense litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds in high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases.
• Prepare and try cases, including pre-trial discovery and post-trial activities.
• Perform legal research and file pleadings and documents.
• Investigate and analyze claims, provide advice, and coordinate with remote teams.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills and ability to work independently.

Skills

First chair Jury Trial

Litigation experience

Insurance defense knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Zurich 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.The candidate selected for will be based in Alabama, ideally Birmingham, AL area.

Ready for a career move? Consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an incentive plan, terrific benefits including a dollar -for- dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, a hybrid work schedule, and a great culture.

The 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
  AND
• Member of the Bar in good standing in Alabama.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
• First chair Jury Trial experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience 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 environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Strong collaboration skills
• PC literate

Your 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 $125,000.00 - $155,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment- so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future- for yourself and our customers.

Zurich 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.

Location(s): AM - Alabama Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No