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Dallas, TX, United States
Liability Trial Attorney
Attorney
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Min 7 yrs required
Full-time
No
Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. Company Overview: Company is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With more than 55,000 employees, Company provides a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. Our customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in more than 170 countries. H1: Join Zurich North America as a Liability Trial Attorney H2: Job Description Zurich is looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join their Staff Legal Office in Addison, TX. This litigator will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability cases from a challenging and varied caseload. Responsibilities: • Represent insureds in all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearing and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. • Mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training. • Engage in the practice of law at all times in compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Texas State Bar. • Demonstrate strong case analysis ability and have a track record of effective settlement and trial skills. • Work independently without substantial supervision. H2: Qualifications • and 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 with handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial. • Must be well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment. • Relevant first chair jury trial experience • 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. • A functional and extensive knowledge of the 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 H2: Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include an incentive plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture. H2: Company Overview Company is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With more than 55,000 employees, Company provides a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. Our customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in more than 170 countries. Join Zurich North America as a Liability Trial Attorney Zurich North America is looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join their Staff Legal Office in Addison, TX. This litigator will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability cases from a challenging and varied caseload. Job Description: • Represent insureds in all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearing and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. • Mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training. • Engage in the practice of law at all times in compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Texas State Bar. • Demonstrate strong case analysis ability and have a track record of effective settlement and trial skills. • Work independently without substantial supervision. Qualifications: • and 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 with handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts,
Incentive Plan, 401K Match, Flexible Work Options, Great Culture
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