Sr. Liability Attorney

Overview

Sr. Liability Attorney – Zurich North America Claims. This position is to work out of our Staff Legal office in Hollywood, Florida. The Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

• Perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation and legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate.
• Demonstrate case analysis ability and a track record of proven trial and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently and without substantial supervision.
• Have strong computer skills and be able to handle remote team based work which requires the use of video conferencing, task assignments and other computer based systems.

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND
• Member of the Florida State Bar in good standing and either a member of or willingness to become a Member of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
• 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 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.
• Well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• 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
• 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. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location.

The proposed salary range for this position is $ - $ with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Ft. Lauderdale, AM - Hollywood (FL)

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami