Associate Sr. Counsel - Insurance Defense

Senior Counsel

Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and will mentor less experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities will include:

• In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Must have:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members including spouses, domestic partners, and children are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.