Zurich is currently looking for a Managing Attorney to manage our Fort Lauderdale, Florida Staff Legal office
The selected candidate will report to a Regional Managing Attorney and manage attorneys who handle Liability and Workers Compensation matters 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 candidate selected for this opportunity must be able to report into our Hollywood Florida office in the Fort Lauderdale area 3 days a week
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of experience in the litigation area that includes significant first chair jury trial experience
Experience working with Lexis
Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
Knowledge of law and procedure
Preferred Qualifications:
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 7 attorneys and 3 paralegals working in a hybrid model
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 - $225,000 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%
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Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®
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