General Liability Trial Attorney; Northern California

General Liability Trial Attorney (Northern California)

Zurich North America is looking for a Liability Trial Attorney to join our in‑house staff legal team. The attorney will represent commercial insureds of a prestigious, financially stable commercial insurance carrier and will prepare and try high‑complexity, high‑exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

We offer a great culture, a global footprint, a competitive compensation package, flexible work options, and a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match.

• Achieve best outcomes for clients by demonstrating technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation and presentation for cases of moderate technical complexity.
• Drive positive results by applying the law and legal trends, conducting legal analysis and research, preparing pleadings and documents, managing pre‑trial discovery, and participating in hearings and trials.
• Update case files accurately and in compliance with best practices.
• Collaborate with the claims adjuster to develop case strategy, resolve matters in a timely fashion, and appropriately escalation issues.
• Provide proactive customer service, communicating clearly and responding to inquiries.
• Determine and implement alternative dispute resolution techniques with effective mediation and negotiation skills.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational opportunities, industry trends, professional societies, and networking.
• Collaborate with the team on related matters and contribute to its success.
• Ensure legal compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Serve as a technical resource, mentoring lower‑level attorneys or legal support staff.
• Protect Zurich’s reputation by maintaining claims‑related confidentiality.

• Juris Doctor and 5+ years experience in litigation.
• Member of the bar in good standing where the practice is located.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis and Westlaw.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and insurance defense litigation.
• Strong understanding of law and procedure.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a team‑based environment.
• Collaboration and problem‑solving abilities.

Proposed salary range for this position is $ – $ with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 10%.

Zurich 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.