General Liability Trial Attorney (Northern California)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Gold River, CA

60d•$140,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is looking for a 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, and preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases. 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, and a great culture. At Zurich North America 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, this position can be fully remote, but may be required to attend hearings in Northern California, emphasizing flexibility by allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location in Northern California, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities through the use of technology. With moderate direction, represents the Company´s insureds in all phases of litigation for matters of moderate technical complexity. Engages in the practice of law and the representation of Zurich insureds to protect their interests in litigation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member of the Bar in good standing in jurisdiction(s) in which practice is located.
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
Knowledge of the law and procedure

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Experience working in a team-based environment
Collaboration skills
Effective problem solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation and presentation for matters of moderate technical complexity.
Drive positive results by correctly applying the law and legal trends, conducting legal analysis and research, preparing legal pleadings and documents, preparing for and managing pre-trial discovery, and participating in judicial or administrative hearings and trials.
Document case files by accurately capturing and updating relevant information in compliance with best practices.
Work to have a timely resolution to matters by collaborating with the claims adjuster, developing a case strategy and escalating issues as appropriate.
Ensure customer service to clients by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; and following customer protocols.
With oversight, determine and implement alternative dispute resolution techniques as appropriate, by using effective mediation and negotiation skills within authority limit.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and collaborating on matters as needed.
Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations.
May serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and mentoring lower level attorneys or legal support staff on use of tools and resources and legal strategies.
Protect Zurich's reputation by keeping claims information confidential

Benefits

incentive plan
terrific benefits including a dollar -for- dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution
flexible work options
great culture
comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation

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