Sr. Liability Trial Attorney

Sr. Liability Trial Attorney120013Zurich has multiple opportunities available as we expand our presence in Houston! We are looking for multiple Trial Attorneys to join our Staff Legal Office with the flexibility of working from home while having access to a local office with support staff. This litigator will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability cases from a challenging and varied caseload.If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture.This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-respected Company and represent its insureds in all phases of litigation, while being part of a high-performing law office. The ideal candidate will engage in the practice of law at all times in compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Texas State Bar.Duties of this position encompass : Initial investigationLegal analysis and adviceEvaluating damagesPreparing and filing legal pleadings and documentsPerforming legal researchPreparing for and conducting pre-trial discoveryPreparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trialsConducting post-trial activities where appropriateThe candidate will demonstrate strong case analysis ability and have a track record of effective settlement and trial skills, as well as the ability to work independently without substantial supervision. In addition, they will be expected to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training across the organization.Basic Qualifications : Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation areaMember of the Texas State Bar in good standingExperience with Microsoft Office and AdobeExperience working with Lexis or WestlawKnowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance defense litigation legal environmentPreferred Qualifications : 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.Must be well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.Relevant first chair jury trial experienceAbility 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 procedurePrior experience in an insurance defense environmentExperience working in a team-based environmentPC literateAs an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability / vetLocation(s) : AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual OfficeRemote Working : HybridSchedule : Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered : NoLinkedin Recruiter Tag : #LI-KO1 #LI-ASSOCIATE#J-18808-Ljbffr