Senior Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich Insurance Group•Maitland, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join their in-house Staff Legal team. This role involves representing Zurich's commercial insureds by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases. The position is part of the ZNA Claims hybrid work model, which balances individual work flexibility with in-person collaboration. Occasional in-office attendance is expected. The role handles cases in central Florida, Jacksonville, and the Florida panhandle. The company offers a global footprint, an incentive plan, comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, a hybrid schedule, and a positive culture.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area.
Member of the Bar in good standing in the 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.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to handle remote team-based work.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial.
Well organized with good analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
First chair jury trial experience.
Efficient work habits.
Substantive and procedural legal knowledge.
Prior experience in an insurance defense environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Strong collaboration skills.
PC literate.

Responsibilities

Representing commercial insureds in high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
Performing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation, legal analysis, and advice.
Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents.
Conducting legal research.
Preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery.
Preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials.
Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.
Demonstrating case analysis ability and proven trial and negotiation skills.
Working independently and without substantial supervision.
Handling remote team-based work using video conferencing, task assignments, and computer-based systems.
Budgeting costs and calculating exposure for clients.
Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge.
Understanding the staff counsel function and role in overall business.