Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Austin or San Antonio — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join our growing Staff Legal Team and work out of your home in the Austin or San Antonio area.
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.
If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options and a great culture.
- Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join our growing Staff Legal Team and work out of your home in the Austin or San Antonio area.
- 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.
- Relevant first chair jury trial experience - Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Key requirements
- Relevant first chair jury trial experience - Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Application process
- If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Company and context
- In addition they will be expected to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training across the organization.
- Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Liability Trial Attorney:
- Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND
- 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 Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience 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
Additional details
- Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Liability Trial Attorney:
- Juris Doctor 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
- 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
- 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 Texas Virtual Office, AM Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
- Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KO1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE Nearest Major Market: Austin
Notes and original content
- Basic Qualifications for the Sr.
- Liability Trial Attorney:
- Member of the Texas State Bar in good standing
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
- 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
- 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
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 95'000 - 132'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
