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Sr. Liability Trial Attorney

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Zurich North America Full time

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our Chicago Illinois Staff Legal Office. 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 and Commercial Auto 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 an excellent work/life balance, terrific benefits including a 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 Illinois State Bar.

Duties

Duties of this position encompass all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation, legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearing and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. The selected candidate will demonstrate a 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.

Work Environment

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, the ZNA 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. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into Zurich’s Chicago Illinois Staff Legal Office.

Basic Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND
  • Member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Association
  • 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
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Experience working in a team-based environment
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • PC literate

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

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. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. 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. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. 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/vet

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 - Chicago

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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