Insurance Defense Counsel: Trial-Experienced Litigator

Travelers Insurance; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers Insurance in Salt Lake City is seeking a Counsel to manage a caseload of primarily low to moderate complexity, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal. You will apply litigation skills, conduct thorough research, and draft pleadings while advising insured clients and claim partners.

The role demands 3+ years of defense litigation, strong communication and writing abilities, and the capacity to build relationships with clients and business partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree

Job description

Travelers Insurance in Salt Lake City is seeking a Counsel to manage a caseload of primarily low to moderate complexity, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal. You will apply litigation skills, conduct thorough research, and draft pleadings while advising insured clients and claim partners.

The role demands 3+ years of defense litigation, strong communication and writing abilities, and the capacity to build relationships with clients and business partners.