Insurance Defense Counsel — Trial-Ready & Client-Focused

Travelers Canada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Mental health resources

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers in Las Vegas is seeking a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, with high quality litigation skills from inception through trial and appeal.

You will develop litigation strategies, conduct research, draft pleadings, attend court events, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver value to insured customers.

The role requires a J.D., active license, 2 years minimum; opportunity to grow within a national legal organization.

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.

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

Insurance defense litigation

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Travelers in Las Vegas is seeking a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, with high quality litigation skills from inception through trial and appeal.

You will develop litigation strategies, conduct research, draft pleadings, attend court events, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver value to insured customers.

The role requires a J.D., active license, 2 years minimum; opportunity to grow within a national legal organization.