Position Overview
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 the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, preparing and trying high‑complexity, high‑exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
Work Arrangement
The position is part of Zurich North America Claims, which values work‑life balance and flexibility. The hybrid work model allows claims employees to work from their preferred location, while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful. The candidate will be based out of Zurich’s Maitland, Florida office in the Orlando area, or work from home in Tampa, Florida, handling cases in central Florida, Jacksonville, and the Florida panhandle.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing 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
- conducting post‑trial activities where appropriate
Ideal candidates demonstrate case analysis ability, a proven track record of trial and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in Litigation
- Member of the Bar in good standing in the jurisdiction(s) where practice is located
- 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:
- Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation (incl. wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, personal injury) from inception through trial
- Well organized with strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication, proactive file‑handling and caseload management, and ability to work independently and within a team
- First‑chair jury trial experience
- Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
- Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables and diary review, substantive and procedural legal knowledge
- Understanding of the staff counsel function and its role in the business
- Prior insurance defense experience
- Strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills
- Team‑based collaboration
- PC literate
Compensation
The proposed salary range for this position is $140,000.00 – $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. Bonuses and merit increases may also be available.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. (Learn more about Total Rewards here.)
Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Location & Work Model
- Location(s): AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Maitland
- Remote Working: Hybrid
- Schedule: Full Time
- Employment Sponsorship Offered: No