Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Zurich North America; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Short-term incentive bonuses

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking multiple experienced Trial Attorneys to join our Staff Legal team in Texas. Positions can be based in our Addison office or remotely from Austin, San Antonio, or Houston.

The ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, 7+ years of litigation experience, and be active members of the Texas State Bar. Responsibilities include managing General Liability cases and conducting all phases of insurance defense litigation.

This role offers competitive pay ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, plus eligibility for a 15% short-term incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of litigation experience.
• Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases.
• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Conduct legal analysis, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

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.]

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.

EEO and Compliance

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.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location and Status

Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Austin, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - San Antonio, AM - Texas Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Linkedin Recruiter Tag: