Zurich Insurance · 2 months ago
General Liability Trial Attorney (Northern California)
Rancho Cordova, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expZurich Insurance is looking for a Liability Trial Attorney to join their in-house Staff Legal team. This role involves representing the commercial insureds in high complexity General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases while ensuring legal compliance and maintaining effective communication with clients.
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Responsibilities
Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation and presentation for matters of moderate technical complexity
Drive positive results by correctly applying the law and legal trends, conducting legal analysis and research, preparing legal pleadings and documents, preparing for and managing pre-trial discovery, and participating in judicial or administrative hearings and trials
Document case files by accurately capturing and updating relevant information in compliance with best practices
Work to have a timely resolution to matters by collaborating with the claims adjuster, developing a case strategy and escalating issues as appropriate
Ensure customer service to clients by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; and following customer protocols
With oversight, determine and implement alternative dispute resolution techniques as appropriate, by using effective mediation and negotiation skills within authority limit
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and collaborating on matters as needed
Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations
May serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and mentoring lower level attorneys or legal support staff on use of tools and resources and legal strategies
Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
Member of the Bar in good standing in jurisdiction(s) in which practice is located
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
Effective communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Experience working in a team-based environment
Collaboration skills
Effective problem solving and analytical skills
Benefits
Dollar -for- dollar 401K Match
Second 401K contribution
Flexible work options
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases
Company
Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Aleksandar Vidovic
CEO
Walter Jopp
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