Dynamic Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

The Travelers Indemnity Company; South Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Program

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company is seeking a Counsel with insurance defense litigation experience to join its litigation team. You will handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, develop and apply litigation skills, and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured clients.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, attend court events, provide case analysis, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable states.
• Proven ability to handle hearings, trials, dispositive motions, depositions, or other court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and perform persuasive writing and oral advocacy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions and appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
• Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients.
• Utilize case management systems and technology effectively.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Court proceedings

Negotiation skills

Tech literacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company is seeking a Counsel with insurance defense litigation experience to join its litigation team. You will handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, develop and apply litigation skills, and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured clients.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, attend court events, provide case analysis, and build strong client relationships.