Sr. Liability Trial Attorney Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Sr. Liability Trial Attorney
123311 Zurich is looking for a Sr. Liability Trial Attorney to join our in-house Staff Legal team. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing themercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stablemercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying highplexity, 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 ites 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 largely in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities with weekly in-office days. The candidate selected for will report to our Atlanta, GA Staff Legal Office. Ready for a career move? Consider working for apany with a global foot that offers an incentive plan, terrific benefits including a dollar -for- dollar 401K Match and a second 401K contribution, flexible work options, a hybrid work schedule, and a great culture. The selected candidate will perform duties epassing 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, and conducting post-trial activities w 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 strongputer skills and be able to handle remote team-based work which requires them to use video conferencing, task assignments and otherputer-based systems.

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
AND
Active member in good standing of the Gia 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

Preferred Qualifications:

First Chair Jury trial experience
Experience handling insurance industry claims and generalmercial litigation, including but not limited to wrongful death,mercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial.
Must be wellanized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and writtenmunication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
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 At Zurich,pensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Inpliance with local laws, Zurichmits to providing a fair and reasonablepensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click . Additional rewards may epass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. Thepensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location w the position may be filled.

The starting salary range for this position is $125,000.00 – $155,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. As an insurancepany, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. A future with Zurich. What can go right when you at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading globalanization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider ofmercial 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 w 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 themunities we serve. Zurich maintains aprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents andpetitivepensation. Please click to learn more. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will be the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM – Atlanta

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Hybrid

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Full Time

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