Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Maitland or Tampa Florida 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, by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
At Zurich North America Claims, 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, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report out of Zurich's Maitland Florida office or from their home in the Tampa Florida area and will primarily handle cases in central Florida.
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 Active member in good standing of the Florida 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 Preferred 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. 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. Prior experience in an insurance defense environment Experience working in a team-based environment 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. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Location(s): AM - Maitland, AM - Florida Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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