Chief Trial Attorney (Irvine, CA, US)

Zurich Insurance
Irvine
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 175,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Analytical skills"]

Represent Zurich insureds in all phases of complex general liability litigation with minimal direction, including trial preparation, discovery, and participation in hearings and trials. Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings and documents, and apply ADR techniques such as mediation and negotiation. Maintain accurate case documentation, collaborate with claims adjusters on strategy and escalations, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and serve as a technical resource for lower-level attorneys.

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Zurich Insurance
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Chief Trial Attorney (Irvine, CA, US)

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Job Summary

Represent Zurich insureds in all phases of complex general liability litigation with minimal direction, including trial preparation, discovery, and participation in hearings and trials. Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings and documents, and apply ADR techniques such as mediation and negotiation. Maintain accurate case documentation, collaborate with claims adjusters on strategy and escalations, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and serve as a technical resource for lower-level attorneys.
Location: Irvine
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: CXO level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Achieve best outcomes through technical expertise in case handling, trial preparation, and presentation for highly complex matters.
  • •Conduct legal analysis and research; prepare pleadings and documents; manage pre-trial discovery; participate in hearings and trials.
  • •Document and maintain accurate case files in compliance with best practices.
  • •Collaborate with claims adjusters to develop case strategy, escalate issues as appropriate, and work toward timely resolution.
  • •Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and mentoring lower-level attorneys on legal strategies and use of tools and resources.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 - 210,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor (JD) and 10+ years of litigation experience.
  • •Extensive experience handling complex liability litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
  • •Strong record of successful jury trial outcomes, preferably in insurance defense or liability matters.
  • •Member of the California Bar in good standing.
  • •Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe; experience with Lexis or Westlaw.
Experience:10+ yearsInsurance defenseClaimsGeneral liability litigation
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical skills
Licenses:California Bar
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeAdobeLexisWestlaw

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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