Insurance Defense Counsel — Trial & Strategy Leader

Travelers Insurance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO 20+ days

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers Insurance in Phoenix seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial and appeal. You will apply litigation skills, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver results for insured clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license in good standing, at least 3 years of insurance defense experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and produce persuasive writing and presentations.
• 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 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

Litigation experience

Case management

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree

Job description

Travelers Insurance in Phoenix seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial and appeal. You will apply litigation skills, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver results for insured clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license in good standing, at least 3 years of insurance defense experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to