Senior Trial Attorney - Seattle
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Zurich North America is looking of Senior Trial Attorney - Seattle right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Washington. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Staff Legal - Senior Trial Attorney - Seattle
Zurich is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North Americ! a, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich employees approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries.
As an industry leader Zurich offers very competitive benefits options including a 401k with up to a 6% company match, bonus incentives, career growth, paid time off, recognition for achievements and a challenging and rewarding work environment.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to work in our Staff Legal Office in Seattle, WA. This high performing law office offers legal expertise in trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts, with extensive experience in complex litigation, including: products liability, construction litigation, construction defect employment litigation, negligent security, trucking and other commercial motor vehicle torts, agent and broker malpractice, and professional liability (medical, ! legal, accountant, insurance agents and engineers).
T! he law office handles all types of general insurance defense litigation, such as automobile torts, premises liability, property damage, and sexual harassment. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a stable and well respected organization and represent its insureds in all phases of litigation for our most complex cases.
The ideal candidate will have extensive trial experience to add to the law office's trial capabilities. and will perform the most complex trial work within the office. This accomplished attorney will have tried numerous cases to verdict, which will include trying large exposure cases including catastrophic injury cases to verdict in the past five years. In addition to courtroom experience, the candidate will be able to engage in the practice of law, at all times in compliance with the ethical standards as established by the national/local area of practice.
He/She will perform duties encompassing all aspects of insurance defense, includ! ing initial investigation and legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. We want a demonstrated ability to effectively analyze cases and a track record of proven trial results.
Viewed as senior resource within Staff Legal. Recognized as technical consultant and advisor both within and outside the company. Assists in providing technical guidance to lower level attorneys and claims. The ability to work independently and without substantial supervision is valued.
Job Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess at least EIGHT to TEN years of litigation and courtroom experience, including recent jury trial experience. Substantial experience in both State and Federal courts.
Additional Requirements:
1. ! JD Degree
2. Active member of the Washington state bar required (Or! egon, Idaho, Alaska is a plus!)
3. Litigation experience and strong trial experience is a MUST. Experience should be directly related to insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to: wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, personal injury, employment liability.
4. Several insurance defense jury trials tried to conclusion - 1st chair jury trial experience is a must!
5. Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients.
6. Demonstrates effective negotiating skills.
7. Understands and follows claims handling guidelines for each business unit.
8. Must be well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
9. Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedur! al legal knowledge.
10. PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes, and significant knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw.
11. Staff counsel experience is beneficial. An understanding of the staff counsel function and role in overall business is ideal.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Zurich North America.
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This vacancy will be started on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:05:21 GMT
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