Insurance Defense Counsel: Trials, Strategy & Client Advice

Travelers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, delivering high-quality litigation and client service for policyholders and the company. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, applying your strong writing and advocacy skills to achieve optimal results.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license, 2+ years of defense litigation experience, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or international equivalent; graduate of an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the required state(s).
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and strong persuasive 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.
• Utilize case management system and automation effectively.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Case handling inception to trial

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Negotiation

Prioritization

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar license in good standing

Job description

Travelers seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, delivering high-quality litigation and client service for policyholders and the company. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, applying your strong writing and advocacy skills to achieve optimal results.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license, 2+ years of defense litigation experience, and the ability to travel as needed.