Insurance Defense Counsel — Workers’ Comp Litigation Pro

Travelers; Overland Park (KS); 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 program

Job summary

Travelers in Overland Park, KS seeks an experienced Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity defense litigation for insureds and the company, from inception through trial and appeal.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active license, 3+ years of insurance defense experience, and strong written and oral advocacy. Travel to meet business needs is expected, with a competitive base salary.

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 to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong 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.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Fully utilize technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active state license

Bar admission

Job description

Travelers in Overland Park, KS seeks an experienced Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity defense litigation for insureds and the company, from inception through trial and appeal.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active license, 3+ years of insurance defense experience, and strong written and oral advocacy. Travel to meet business needs is expected, with a competitive base salary.