Insurance Defense Counsel - Trial & Client Partner

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 106,300 - 175,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company in Florida seeks a Counsel with insurance defense expertise to handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception through trial and appeal.

You will develop litigation strategies, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with claim partners and clients while traveling as needed. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path to building trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
• Strong communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to utilize technology.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with attention to detail, urgency & responsiveness.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Flexible and agile mindset to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Persuasive legal writing

Oral advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company in Florida seeks a Counsel with insurance defense expertise to handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception through trial and appeal.

You will develop litigation strategies, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with claim partners and clients while traveling as needed. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path to building trusted client relationships.