Senior Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich Insurance

. Represent insureds of a commercial insurance carrier in moderate- to high-exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in insurance defense litigation, including case analysis, trial preparation, and effective negotiation. Proven ability to mentor attorneys and provide leadership while managing complex commercial liability cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor7+ Years Litigation ExperienceColorado State Bar MembershipFirst Chair Jury Trial ExperienceInsurance Defense Litigation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCase AnalysisTrial PreparationSettlement SkillsBudgeting CostsEvaluating DamagesPreparing Legal PleadingsConducting Pre-Trial DiscoveryPost-Trial ActivitiesInsurance Claims Handling

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipEffective Problem-SolvingCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobeLexisWestlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorColorado State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryCommercial LiabilityGeneral LiabilityCommercial AutoPersonal InjuryWrongful DeathProducts LiabilityPremises LiabilityLitigationClaims

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent insureds of a commercial insurance carrier in moderate- to high-exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases
Prepare and try cases from a challenging and varied caseload
Practice law in compliance with Federal Courts and Colorado State Bar ethical standards
Conduct initial investigations, legal analysis, and provide legal advice
Evaluate damages
Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents
Perform legal research
Prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery
Prepare for and handle hearings and trials
Conduct post-trial activities where appropriate
Handle insurance defense matters through all phases of litigation
Mentor less experienced attorneys
Provide leadership and training across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member in good standing of the Colorado 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
Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial
Strong case analysis ability
Effective settlement and trial skills
Ability to work independently without substantial supervision
Ability to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training
Relevant first chair jury trial experience
Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
Knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
Functional and extensive knowledge of law and procedure
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive plan / short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
401K match
Second 401K company contribution
Flexible work options
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment
Merit increases may be available