Insurance Defense Counsel — Litigation Specialist

Travelers Companies, Inc.; Juan Tabo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement match to 401(k)

Paid Time Off: 20+ days

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers Companies, Inc. seeks counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, focusing on insurance defense litigation. You will develop litigation strategies, draft motions, and manage cases from inception through trial and appeal.

You will conduct legal research, provide persuasive writing, and advise insured clients and claim partners on handling strategies while building strong internal and external relationships. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree from an accredited law school.
• 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license to practice law in the required state(s).
• Willingness to travel to hearings, trials and depositions; valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and craft persuasive writing and presentations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and related documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build relationships with clients and business partners.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Case handling

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree

Job description

Travelers Companies, Inc. seeks counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, focusing on insurance defense litigation. You will develop litigation strategies, draft motions, and manage cases from inception through trial and appeal.

You will conduct legal research, provide persuasive writing, and advise insured clients and claim partners on handling strategies while building strong internal and external relationships. Travel may be required.