Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich Insurance Group•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a successful Liability Trial Attorney to work out of our Chicago, IL Staff Legal office on a hybrid schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in person one day per week at Zurich’s Chicago Staff Legal Office in Willis Tower. We’re growing! Be part of an amazing Liability team that is growing and creating exciting opportunities for attorneys to do meaningful work. Build a litigation career that allows you to sharpen your trial skills without sacrificing your life outside of work. At Zurich North America, you'll work on significant, complex Liability matters while enjoying the flexibility, support, and stability of a global industry leader. Our attorneys benefit from: Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities 401(k) match and additional company retirement contributions Strong partnerships with claims professionals Professional growth and advancement opportunities A collaborative culture that values both results and well-being If you're looking for a place where trial skills, strategy, and work-life balance can coexist, we'd like to meet you. 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, the ZNA 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 autonomy and flexibility, the selected candidate is expected to work in person one day per week at Zurich’s Chicago Staff Legal Office in Willis Tower. This Liability 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 exposure General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment cases from a challenging and varied caseload. The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. We are looking for demonstrated case analysis ability, a track record of proven trial and settlement skills and the ability to work independently without substantial supervision.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Association
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
Demonstrated case analysis ability
A track record of proven trial and settlement skills
Ability to work independently without substantial supervision

Nice To Haves

Trial experience
Effective communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Experience working in a team-based environment
Collaboration skills
Effective problem solving and analytical skills
Member in good standing of the Indiana State Bar Association

Responsibilities

Representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier
Preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment cases from a challenging and varied caseload
Performing duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis and advice
Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents
Performing legal research
Preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery
Preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials
Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate