Insurance Defense Counsel — Trial-Ready Attorney

Travelers Insurance; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer rewards

Job summary

Travelers Insurance in Morristown, NJ seeks an experienced Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity litigation. You will leverage your defense litigation background to manage cases from inception through trial and appeal while delivering top-tier service to insured clients and claim partners.

The role emphasizes strong written and oral advocacy, collaboration with partners, and effective use of technology and case management systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license to practice law in the required state(s).
• Ability to transport to meetings; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and produce persuasive writing and oral arguments.
• 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.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Litigation management

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Technology proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Travelers Insurance in Morristown, NJ seeks an experienced Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity litigation. You will leverage your defense litigation background to manage cases from inception through trial and appeal while delivering top-tier service to insured clients and claim partners.

The role emphasizes strong written and oral advocacy, collaboration with partners, and effective use of technology and case management systems.