Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Zurich Insurance; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Zurich 56 Company Ltd is hiring a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our legal team in Addison, Texas or remotely in Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. The attorney will represent commercial clients in moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases, overseeing them from investigation through trial.

The ideal candidate should have significant litigation experience, strong negotiation and trial skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of litigation experience.
• Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation and claims.

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds managing General Liability cases.
• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Mentor and lead within the legal team.

Skills

Strong case analysis

Negotiation

Settlement skills

Trial skills

Independent work

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Zurich is hiring multiple experienced Trial Attorneys to join our growing Staff Legal team in Texas. These positions can be based in our Addison, Texas office or remotely from the Austin, San Antonio, or Houston area.

In this role, you will represent commercial insureds of a leading global insurance carrier, managing moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases from investigation through trial. You’ll handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including legal analysis, pleadings, discovery, hearings, trials, settlement strategy, and post-trial activities.

This is an opportunity to join a respected, high-performing legal team with strong benefits, flexible work options, incentive eligibility, and a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate brings strong case analysis, negotiation, settlement, and trial skills, along with the ability to work independently, mentor others, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of litigation experience
• Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis, or Westlaw
• Knowledge of insurance defense litigation, claims, and the insurance industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense or general commercial litigation experience, including matters such as wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products liability, premises liability, and personal injury
• Relevant first-chair jury trial experience
• Strong legal analysis, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage caseloads, budgets, exposure analysis, billables, and diary review independently
• Collaborative team mindset with the ability to mentor, lead, and support the broader staff counsel function

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 (Hourly rate or Salary range) for this position is 150,000.00 - $180,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here .

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.

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