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Senior Staff Legal Attorney – Liability Trial
Zurich Insurance. Represent commercial insureds of Zurich, a commercial insurance carrier .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in insurance defense litigation, including case analysis, trial preparation, and settlement negotiation. Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys and provide leadership within a legal team environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor7+ Years Litigation ExperienceTexas State Bar MembershipFirst Chair Jury Trial ExperienceInsurance Defense Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchTrial PreparationSettlement NegotiationLegal AnalysisDocument PreparationCost BudgetingBillable Hours ManagementSubstantive Legal KnowledgeProcedural Legal KnowledgePost-Trial Activities
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadershipMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAdobeLexisWestlaw
Industry Keywords
Insurance IndustryClaimsGeneral LiabilityCommercial LitigationWrongful DeathMotor Vehicle TortsProducts LiabilityPremises LiabilityPersonal InjuryEthical Standards Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Represent commercial insureds of Zurich, a commercial insurance carrier
- Prepare and try moderate- to high-exposure General Liability cases
- Handle all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation, legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, and preparing and filing 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
- Analyze cases and handle settlements and trials effectively
- Work independently without substantial supervision
- Mentor less experienced attorneys
- Provide leadership and training across the organization
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor
- 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
- Member of the Texas State Bar in good standing
- 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
- 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 and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- PC literate
- Must comply with ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Texas State Bar
- Employment sponsorship is not offered
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