Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Dallas, TX

1d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is hiring multiple experienced Trial Attorneys to join our growing Staff Legal team in Texas. These positions can be based in our Addison, Texas office or remotely from the Austin, San Antonio, or Houston area. In this role, you will represent commercial insureds of a leading global insurance carrier, managing moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases from investigation through trial. You’ll handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including legal analysis, pleadings, discovery, hearings, trials, settlement strategy, and post-trial activities. This is an opportunity to join a respected, high-performing legal team with strong benefits, flexible work options, incentive eligibility, and a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate brings strong case analysis, negotiation, settlement, and trial skills, along with the ability to work independently, mentor others, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of litigation experience
Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing
Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis, or Westlaw
Knowledge of insurance defense litigation, claims, and the insurance industry

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense or general commercial litigation experience, including matters such as wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products liability, premises liability, and personal injury
Relevant first-chair jury trial experience
Strong legal analysis, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Represent commercial insureds of a leading global insurance carrier, managing moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases from investigation through trial.
Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including legal analysis, pleadings, discovery, hearings, trials, settlement strategy, and post-trial activities.
Manage caseloads, budgets, exposure analysis, billables, and diary review independently.
Mentor, lead, and support the broader staff counsel function.