Zurich North America
Managing Attorney – Boston, MA / Rocky Hill, CT
Job Overview Zurich is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee our Boston, MA and Hartford (Rocky Hill, CT) Staff Legal offices. 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 across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The Managing Attorney will not have a personal caseload but will lead the team responsible for preparing and litigating moderate to high exposure cases for our commercial insureds.
This position is hybrid: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. The Managing Attorney may base themselves in either Boston or Rocky Hill with monthly travel required to the second office.
Responsibilities The Managing Attorney will:
Provide coaching and feedback on complex matters and high‑exposure cases.
Lead and mentor a team of 10 attorneys and 3 paralegals across two offices.
Support staff attorneys in trial preparation, case strategy, and jury trial execution.
Maintain a strong client relationship with Zurich’s commercial insureds.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of litigation experience, including significant first chair jury trial experience.
Member in good standing in the Massachusetts and/or Connecticut 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
Prior management experience with 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 law and procedure.
Strong litigation experience and capabilities, including developing and mentoring trial advocacy.
Strong change‑management and communication skills.
Strategic, forward‑focused mindset.
Embraces simplification and innovative opportunities with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Effective collaboration, consensus building, and influence.
Ability to manage a staff of attorneys and paralegals working in a hybrid model across two offices.
Experience working in a team‑based environment.
Ability to multi‑task, adapt to change, and navigate ambiguity.
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Compensation The proposed salary range for this position is $190,000.00 - $250,000.00, with short‑term incentive eligibility of 20%. If your expectations exceed the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Benefits We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Work Model Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Monthly travel to the alternate office is required.
Equal Opportunity Statement Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer – disability/vets.
Compliance Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Application Notes Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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Job Overview Zurich is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee our Boston, MA and Hartford (Rocky Hill, CT) Staff Legal offices. 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 across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The Managing Attorney will not have a personal caseload but will lead the team responsible for preparing and litigating moderate to high exposure cases for our commercial insureds.
This position is hybrid: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. The Managing Attorney may base themselves in either Boston or Rocky Hill with monthly travel required to the second office.
Responsibilities The Managing Attorney will:
Provide coaching and feedback on complex matters and high‑exposure cases.
Lead and mentor a team of 10 attorneys and 3 paralegals across two offices.
Support staff attorneys in trial preparation, case strategy, and jury trial execution.
Maintain a strong client relationship with Zurich’s commercial insureds.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor and 10 or more years of litigation experience, including significant first chair jury trial experience.
Member in good standing in the Massachusetts and/or Connecticut 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
Prior management experience with 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 law and procedure.
Strong litigation experience and capabilities, including developing and mentoring trial advocacy.
Strong change‑management and communication skills.
Strategic, forward‑focused mindset.
Embraces simplification and innovative opportunities with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Effective collaboration, consensus building, and influence.
Ability to manage a staff of attorneys and paralegals working in a hybrid model across two offices.
Experience working in a team‑based environment.
Ability to multi‑task, adapt to change, and navigate ambiguity.
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Compensation The proposed salary range for this position is $190,000.00 - $250,000.00, with short‑term incentive eligibility of 20%. If your expectations exceed the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Benefits We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Work Model Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Monthly travel to the alternate office is required.
Equal Opportunity Statement Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer – disability/vets.
Compliance Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Application Notes Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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