Zurich is currently looking for a Managing Attorney to manage our Baltimore MD, Pittsburgh PA and Ohio Staff Legal offices.
The selected candidate will report to a Regional Managing Attorney and manage Liability and Workers' Compensation attorneys in Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Ohio on behalf of Zurich's insureds. The Managing Attorney will not have their own caseload but will lead the Attorneys on the team who are responsible for representing the commercial insureds of our prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure cases from a challenging and varied caseload.
This position will be filled by an experienced attorney who must be able to provide coaching and feedback on the most complex matters and highest exposures in the office.
At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. The selected candidate can work from their home in the Baltimore area or in our Pittsburgh Staff Legal office.
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of experience in the litigation area that includes significant first chair jury trial experience.
AND - Member in good standing in Maryland State Bar
- Experience working with Lexis
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
- Knowledge of law and procedure
Preferred Qualifications:
- Member in good standing in the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Prior management experience including demonstrated leadership courage
- Familiarity with the defense of personal injury and worker's compensation claims arising from general liability, auto, and construction
- Extensive knowledge of the law and procedure
- Strong litigation experience and capabilities including the ability to develop and mentor others on trial advocacy
- Strong change management and communication skills
- Strategic, forward-focused mindset
- Embraces simplification and innovative opportunities with an emphasis on continuous improvement
- Ability to effectively collaborate, build consensus and influence outcomes
- Ability to manage a staff of 10 attorneys and 3 paralegals working in a hybrid model in two offices
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
- Agility to navigate ambiguity
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $170,000.00 - $200,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Location(s): AM - Maryland Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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