Staff Legal Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Dallas

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Dallas, TX

30d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join its Staff Legal office in Dallas, Texas. 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 a hybrid work model that emphasizes flexibility, allowing individual work in a preferred location while facilitating in-person connections. Occasional in-office attendance is expected, with the candidate needing to report to the Dallas office at least one day a week. Zurich offers a global footprint, an incentive plan, excellent work/life balance, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area.
Active member in good standing of the Texas 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.
Demonstrated case analysis ability.
Track record of proven trial and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and without substantial supervision.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to handle remote team-based work which requires them to use video conferencing, task assignments, and other computer-based systems.
PC literate.

Nice To Haves

First chair jury trial experience.
Prior experience in an insurance defense environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Representing commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier.
Preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
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.
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.
Budgeting costs and calculating exposure for clients.
Reviewing billables and diaries with substantive and procedural legal knowledge.
Understanding the staff counsel function and role in overall business.