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Liability Staff Legal Counsel II or III

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Zurich is looking for a Liability Trial Attorney to join our Staff Legal team and work from your home in the state of Colorado. This Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, and preparing and trying high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, this position is fully remote, emphasizing flexibility by allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities through the use of technology. The candidate selected must reside in and be licensed in the State of Colorado.

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The selected candidate will 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. We look for demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven trial and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently and without substantial supervision. The successful candidate must have strong computer skills and be able to handle remote team-based work which requires them to use video conferencing, task assignments and other computer-based systems.

This role will be filled at either theAttorney Level II orLevelIII.The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications for the Attorney III role:

+ Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation areaAND

+ Active member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar

+ 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

OR

Basic Qualifications for the Attorney II role:

+ Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area including liability Litigation experienceAND

+ Member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar Association

+ 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 for either role:

+ First Chair Jury trial experience (recommend for Attorney level III role)

+ Experience handling general liability claims, 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.

+ 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

+ Effective negotiation skills

+ Effective problem solving skills

+ Experience working in a team-based environment

+ Strong collaboration skills

+ PC literate

+ Experience handling general liability claims

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The combined salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $185,100.00.The proposed salary range for the Level II is $140,000.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.The proposed salary range for the Level III is $150,100.00 - $185,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Talent Referrals

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Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s): AM - Colorado Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Hiring Manager Name: Katherine Vaughn

Recruiter Name: Lisa Clark

Job Level: 5T / 6T

Division: Claims

Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00

External ​Referral Bonus: $2,500.00

EOE Disability / Veterans