Sr. Liability Trial Attorney

2 weeks ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States Jobs via eFinancialCareers Full time

Zurich is looking for a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to work out of our Staff Legal office in Hollywood, Florida. 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. 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 Hollywood, Florida office. 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 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 Member of the Florida State Bar in good standing and either a member of or willingness to become a Member of the United States District Court for The Southern District of Florida. 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. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. 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 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 - Ft. Lauderdale, AM - Hollywood Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: -Associate #J-18808-Ljbffr

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