Sr. Liability Trial Attorney
Company: Zurich
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work
life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to
choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs
in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility,
allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their
preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and
collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the
model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional
circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.
The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to
report into the following North American Staff Legal office:
Addison, TX office. Zurich is currently looking for an experienced
Senior Trial Attorney to join our Staff Legal Office in Addison, TX
in the Dallas area. This litigator will be responsible for
representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and
financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and
trying high exposure complex General Liability cases from a
challenging and varied caseload. If you are ready for a career
move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that
offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match
and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a
great culture. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a
well-respected Company and represent its insureds in all phases of
litigation, while being part of a high-performing law office. The
ideal candidate will engage in the practice of law at all times in
compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal
Courts and Texas State Bar. Duties of this position encompass all
aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation,
legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, preparing and filing
legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing
for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and
aggressively handling hearing and trials, and conducting post-trial
activities where appropriate. The candidate will demonstrate strong
case analysis ability and have a track record of effective
settlement and trial skills, as well as the ability to work
independently without substantial supervision. In addition they
will be expected to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide
leadership and training across the organization. Basic
Qualifications: Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of experience in
the litigation area AND Member in good standing with the Texas
State Bar Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe
Experience with Lexis or Westlaw Knowledge of the insurance
industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal
environment Knowledge of the Texas law and procedure Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with insurance industry claims and
general commercial litigation, including but not limited to
wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and
premises liability, catastrophic personal injury and property
damage 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. Recent first chair jury trial
experience Demonstrates effective negotiating skills. 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. A functional and extensive
knowledge of the law and procedure Prior experience in an insurance
defense environment Effective problem solving skills Experience
working in a team-based environment Strong collaboration skills
Strong time management skills PC literate, preferably with
experience working in a paperless environment and with a case
management system. As a condition of employment at Zurich,
employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety
protocols in place at that time
(https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq). A future with Zurich. What
can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move
forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your
unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive
sustainable change together. As part of a leading global
organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience
managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North
America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty
insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products
and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25
industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of
the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our
business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click here to learn more. As a global company,
Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We
recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique
perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity
and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our
customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis
of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or
employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the
property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred
vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume
submission. Location(s): AM - Dallas, AM - AddisonRemote Working:
HybridSchedule: Full Time Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KO1
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