General Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich Insurance

. Handle all phases of General Liability litigation, from initial evaluation through resolution .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in General Liability litigation, including case strategy development, discovery, and negotiation. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorCalifornia State Bar MembershipGeneral Liability Litigation ExperienceLegal Research Platforms (Lexis, Westlaw)Trial and Settlement Experience

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Hard Skills

General Liability LitigationDiscovery ConductSettlement NegotiationTrial ExperienceHearing ExperienceMediation ExperienceClaims Environment KnowledgeLegal Procedure Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe

Industry Keywords

Insurance Defense LitigationClaims EnvironmentLitigation Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle all phases of General Liability litigation, from initial evaluation through resolution
Partner with claims professionals to develop case strategy
Conduct discovery
Negotiate settlements
Appear at hearings
Advocate for clients throughout the litigation process
Senior-level attorneys may mentor colleagues and serve as technical resources on complex matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of litigation experience
Member in good standing of the California State Bar
Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms
Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims environment, insurance defense litigation, and legal procedure
GL trial experience preferred
Strong communication and negotiation skills preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities preferred
Ability to manage a caseload independently preferred
Experience working in a collaborative team environment preferred
Trial, hearing, mediation, and settlement experience preferred
For Senior Trial Attorney candidates: experience handling moderate to high-complexity matters, mentoring attorneys, and serving as a subject matter resource
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities
401(k) match and additional company retirement contributions
Strong partnerships with claims professionals
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
A collaborative culture that values both results and well-being
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Flexible work arrangement / remote work