Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Metairie, LA

In-House

Metairie, LA

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Metairie, LA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Senior Trial Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent commercial insureds of a prestigious insurance carrier in General Liability cases, including automotive, trucking, premises, products, and construction liability.
- Manage and litigate a diverse and challenging caseload.
- Conduct initial investigations, provide legal analysis and advice, and evaluate damages.
- Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents, conduct legal research.
- Engage in pre-trial discovery and retain medical and forensic experts.
- Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and actively handle hearings and trials.
- Manage post-trial activities as necessary.
- Practice law in compliance with Federal Courts and the Louisiana State Bar's highest ethical standards.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree.
- 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area.
- 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:
- Well-organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Efficient work habits with knowledge of billables and diary review, substantive and procedural legal knowledge.
- Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.
- Recent first chair jury trial experience.
- Recent experience in an insurance defense environment.
- Understanding of the staff counsel function and role in the overall business.
- PC literate, preferably with experience working in a paperless environment and with a case management system.
- Member of neighboring state bar is a plus but not required.
- Worker’s Compensation experience is a plus but not required.

Salary Information:
- Compensation is influenced by factors such as office location, role, skill set, and experience level.
- The proposed salary range for this position is $113, - $185,.
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility is set at 15%.
- Compensation includes short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
- Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range in compliance with local laws.

Additional Information:
- The position is based in Metairie, with a hybrid work model allowing flexibility.
- Candidates are expected to report to the office 2-3 days per week.
- Zurich offers excellent benefits, including an incentive plan, 401K match, additional 401K company contribution, flexible work options, and a great company culture.
- Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and risk management products.
- Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.