Overview

Make an Impact. Build Your Career. Great Trial Attorneys Deserve a Great Work-Life Balance At Zurich North America, we understand that accomplished trial attorneys are looking for more than just another litigation position. They want meaningful work, flexibility, professional growth, strong support, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Our modern hybrid work model is designed with attorneys in mind, providing flexibility to work remotely while maintaining valuable in-person collaboration and mentorship opportunities. This position requires reporting to our Pasadena office once per week while allowing significant autonomy in managing your practice and schedule. Whether you are an accomplished trial attorney looking to try complex cases or a senior litigator ready to take the next step into a leadership role, Zurich offers a platform where your expertise is valued and your success is recognized. Our attorneys benefit from: Hybrid flexibility with one in-office day per week in Pasadena Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities 401(k) match and additional company retirement contributions Strong partnerships with claims professionals Professional growth and advancement opportunities A collaborative culture that values both results and well-being This position will be filled at either the Chief Liability Trial Attorney or Senior Liability Trial Attorney level based on the selected candidate's experience, technical expertise, and trial background. In these roles you will be responsible for: Achieving strong outcomes for clients by applying advanced litigation expertise to complex liability matters, including case evaluation, strategy, trial preparation, and presentation. Conducting legal analysis and research, preparing pleadings and other legal documents, managing discovery, and appearing in judicial, administrative, arbitration, mediation, and trial proceedings. Developing and executing case strategy in collaboration with claims partners, including timely escalation of significant issues and use of alternative dispute resolution when appropriate. Maintaining timely and accurate case file documentation in compliance with best practices, legal requirements, and confidentiality standards. Delivering responsive client services through proactive communication, timely inquiry responses, and adherence to customer protocols. Serving as a technical resource by mentoring attorneys, sharing litigation strategies and best practices, and supporting effective use of tools and resources. Identifying opportunities to improve tools, resources, workflows, and operational efficiency. Chief Liability Trial Attorney With minimal direction, the Chief Liability Trial Attorney will represent the Company's insureds in all phases of litigation for matters of the highest technical complexity and engage in the practice of and the representation of Zurich insureds in litigation to protect their interests. Basic Qualifications include: Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of experience in the Litigation area AND Member of the California Bar in good standing Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Experience 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 include: A Chief Trial Attorney is expected to be ready, willing, and able to take cases forward to trial, including serving as first-chair trial counsel in appropriate matters. Candidates should have recent, credible jury trial experience, be comfortable before judges and juries, use trial readiness as leverage to drive favorable outcomes, and serve as the office's trial and technical resource. Proactively identify trial opportunities, discuss strategy with leadership and claims partners, and demonstrate the initiative and leadership expected of a chief-level trial position. Strong record of recent jury trial experience and successful trial outcomes, prefer