Trial Attorney

Zurich North America; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,200 - 188,700; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America in Boston, MA is seeking a Trial Attorney for a hybrid role (one day per week in the office). The attorney will represent the commercial insureds of Zurich by handling moderate to high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases, with responsibilities spanning investigation, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trials.

The role requires a Juris Doctor, active MA Bar, and 5+ years in Insurance Litigation, plus proficiency in Teams, Adobe, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and active MA Bar admission.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Insurance Litigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Adobe.
• Familiarity with Lexis or Westlaw.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent commercial insureds in moderate to high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto cases.
• Prepare and file pleadings, conduct legal research, and handle hearings and trials.
• Perform investigations, pre-trial discovery, and post-trial activities as appropriate.
• Ability to work remotely via video conferencing and computer-based systems, while maintaining independence and team collaboration.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Adobe

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Zurich is looking for a Trial Attorney for a hybrid role (one day a week) in our Boston, MA office. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier by preparing and trying moderate to high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

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Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis, preparing and filing legal pleadings, performing legal research, conducting pre‑trial discovery, handling hearings and trials aggressively, and performing post‑trial activities where appropriate. The role requires demonstrated case analysis ability, proven trial and negotiation skills, independence, and the ability to work remotely with video conferencing, task assignments and other computer‑based systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Insurance Litigation area
• Active member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar Association
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Adobe
• Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
• Knowledge of the law and procedure

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Member of the Rhode Island Bar Association
• Experience handling Workers’ Compensation claim cases
• Experience with insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation
• Well organized with strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication, proactive file and caseload management, and ability to work independently and within a team
• Effective negotiating skills
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
• Understanding of the staff counsel function and role in overall business
• Experience working in a paperless environment
• Experience in a remote working environment

Your pay at Zurich is based on role, location, skills and experience. Your salary range is $115,200.00 – $188,700.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 10%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.

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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: Boston, MA. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.