Senior Liability Trial Attorney

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $160k - $180k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Zurich Insurance

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

⚖️ Legal

Consulting • Healthcare • Legal

Zurich Insurance is a global insurance and risk-management company offering a broad range of products and services including commercial and personal property & casualty insurance, life and critical-illness cover, pensions and retirement solutions, savings and investment products, claims and risk advisory, and specialty offerings such as microinsurance and travel coverage. The company also runs investment funds, sustainability and climate-focused initiatives, innovation and technology programs, and a foundation for community and environmental projects. Zurich serves both individual consumers and corporate clients across many countries, emphasizing governance, ESG reporting, digital innovation, and resilience.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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

• 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