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Senior Liability Trial Attorney

2 months ago


Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. Full time
Job Summary

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Liability Trial Attorney to join our in-house Staff Legal team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of our prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier by preparing and trying high-complexity, high-exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

About the Role

  • Represent commercial insureds in high-complexity, high-exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.
  • Prepare and try cases in court, including initial investigation and legal analysis, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, and conducting post-trial activities.
  • Work independently and without substantial supervision, with a focus on case analysis and proven trial and negotiation skills.
  • Collaborate with remote team members using video conferencing, task assignments, and other computer-based systems.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area.
  • Active member in good standing of the relevant 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of the staff counsel function and role in overall business.

What We Offer

  • A hybrid work model emphasizing flexibility and work-life balance.
  • A collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.