Insurance Defense Counsel — Trial & Strategy

Travelers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers, a leading property casualty insurer, seeks a Counsel to manage a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception through trial and appeal. You will leverage litigation skills, conduct legal research, draft required documents, and support insured clients and claim partners with strategic recommendations.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, active bar admission, 3+ years in insurance defense, and is prepared to travel as needed to support clients in local jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney
• Active license to practice law in required state(s)
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motions, depositions or other court proceedings and can travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution
• Conduct legal research and 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 relationships with clients and partners
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients
• Utilize case management systems and technology effectively
• Travel as required to meet business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Communication

Case management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

Travelers, a leading property casualty insurer, seeks a Counsel to manage a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception through trial and appeal. You will leverage litigation skills, conduct legal research, draft required documents, and support insured clients and claim partners with strategic recommendations.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, active bar admission, 3+ years in insurance defense, and is prepared to travel as needed to support clients in local jurisdictions.