Liability Counsel – Insurance Defense (Las Vegas)

Travelers Insurance; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers in Las Vegas seeks a Counsel with claim staff counsel experience to manage a caseload from inception through trial, delivering proactive, high-quality defense for insured clients.

The role requires 2+ years of insurance defense litigation, strong research and writing, effective advocacy, and the ability to travel as needed within the region. A JD and active license are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or international law degree required.
• Active license to practice law in required state(s).
• 2+ years as a practicing attorney and defense experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel for hearings, depositions and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception to trial/hearing/appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, draft pleadings and motions, and conduct research.
• Attend court events, depositions and client meetings independently.
• Advise claim partners and insureds on handling strategies and risk.
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships and utilize technology.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Multitasking

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active law license

Job description

Travelers in Las Vegas seeks a Counsel with claim staff counsel experience to manage a caseload from inception through trial, delivering proactive, high-quality defense for insured clients.

The role requires 2+ years of insurance defense litigation, strong research and writing, effective advocacy, and the ability to travel as needed within the region. A JD and active license are essential.