Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Houston — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
NewCHF 95'000 - 132'500
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) · Lugano (TI)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 95'000 - 132'500
Role overview
Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Trial Attorney to join our Staff Legal Team in Houston with the flexibility of working from home while having access to a local office with support staff.
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 Staff Legal Team in Houston with the flexibility of working from home while having access to a local office with support staff.
- 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.
- for the Sr. Liability Trial Attorney:
- Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND
Key requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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 Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, 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
Additional details
- In addition, they will be expected to mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training across the organization.
- 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 Strong negotiation skills Effective problem solving skills
- Experience working in a team-based environment Strong collaboration skills
Notes and original content
- 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
- Qualifications:
- 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
