Remote Senior Counsel, Complex Insurance Defense

Travelers; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers is expanding its Claim Legal Staff Counsel virtual office in Corpus Christi, Texas, offering a fully remote role based in the Corpus Christi area. You will manage a caseload of higher exposure matters, leveraging litigation expertise to advocate for insured clients and Travelers.

The position emphasizes independent case handling, collaboration with experts, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, a state license, and at least seven years of

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills.
• Strong knowledge of bench and bar practices.
• Ability to manage complex cases and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure cases and complex litigation from filing through trial and appeal.
• Perform advanced legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other proceedings independently.
• Advise insured clients and partners on case strategy and file handling.

Skills

Jury trials

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers is expanding its Claim Legal Staff Counsel virtual office in Corpus Christi, Texas, offering a fully remote role based in the Corpus Christi area. You will manage a caseload of higher exposure matters, leveraging litigation expertise to advocate for insured clients and Travelers.

The position emphasizes independent case handling, collaboration with experts, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, a state license, and at least seven years of