Liability Trial Attorney

Company: Zurich Insurance Group
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description - Liability Trial Attorney (200004Y4)

Ready for a career move? Consider working for a company witha global footprint that offers an excellent work/life balance, career growth,terrific benefits including a dollar for dollar 401K Match, casual dress everyday, flexible work options and a great culture.

This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing thecommercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercialinsurance carrier, by preparing and trying Commercial Auto and GeneralLiability cases from a challenging and varied caseload.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-respectedorganization and represent its insureds in all phases of litigation, whilebeing part of a high-performing, team oriented law office. The idealcandidate will be able to engage in the practice of law, at all times incompliance with the ethical standards as established by the national/local areaof practice.

The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing allaspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legalanalysis and advice, 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 conductingpost-trial activities where appropriate. We look for demonstrated caseanalysis ability and a track record of proven trial and negotiation skills,along with the ability to work independently and without substantialsupervision. The successful candidate must have strong computer skillsand be able to handle remote team based work which requires them to use Skype,task assignments and other computer based systems.

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area

AND

Member of the Florida 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

Knowledge of the law and procedure

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation.

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.

Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.

Understands the staff counsel function and role in overall business.

Experience with working in a paperless environment.

Experience in a remote working environment

Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.  Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best global insurance provider in the world.

Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.

EOE disability/vets

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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