Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Colorado

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Virtual, CO

18d•$160,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join their Staff Legal Team, working remotely in Colorado. This role involves representing the insureds of a commercial insurance carrier by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases. The position offers the chance to work for a company with a global footprint, providing comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, and a positive culture. The attorney will represent insureds in all phases of litigation within a high-performing law office, adhering to ethical standards. Duties include all aspects of insurance defense, such as investigation, legal analysis, damage evaluation, pleadings, legal research, discovery, hearings, trials, and post-trial activities. The candidate must demonstrate strong case analysis, effective settlement and trial skills, and the ability to work independently. Additionally, they will mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training.

Requirements

Juris Doctor
7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar
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

Nice To Haves

Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to 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.
Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Relevant first chair jury trial experience.
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.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective problem solving skills.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Strong collaboration skills.
PC literate.

Responsibilities

Representing the insureds of a commercial insurance carrier.
Preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases.
Engaging in the practice of law in compliance with ethical standards.
Handling 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 hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities.
Demonstrating strong case analysis ability.
Having a track record of effective settlement and trial skills.
Working independently without substantial supervision.
Mentoring less experienced attorneys.
Providing leadership and training across the organization.