Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich is looking for a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our in-house Staff Legal team. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, and preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

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, this position is fully remote, emphasizing flexibility by allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities through the use of technology. The candidate selected must reside in and be licensed in the State of Arizona.

Ready for a career move? Consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an incentive plan, terrific benefits including a dollar -for- dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, and a great culture.

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 look for demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven trial and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently and without substantial supervision. The successful candidate must have strong computer skills and be able to handle remote team-based work which requires them to use video conferencing, task assignments and other computer-based systems.

Basic Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area

AND

Preferred Qualifications :

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s) : AM - Phoenix, AM - Arizona Virtual Office

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered :  No

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