Senior Associate Counsel – Insurance Defense

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) 20+ days

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company in Louisiana seeks an Associate Senior Counsel to manage a caseload of moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters, including major case litigation. You will lead case strategy, draft pleadings, conduct research, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver favorable outcomes while mentoring junior attorneys and leveraging cross-functional resources.

This national legal organization offers strong benefits and growth opportunities, with a local focus on

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree.
• 4 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license to practice law in the required states.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motions, depositions, or other court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Leverage pre-trial and trial experience to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct proficient legal research and write persuasively for filings and briefs.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions and appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
• Collaborate with experts to develop case strategies and testimony.
• Mentor other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Utilize technology and case management tools effectively.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Appellate practice

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Mentoring

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company in Louisiana seeks an Associate Senior Counsel to manage a caseload of moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters, including major case litigation. You will lead case strategy, draft pleadings, conduct research, and collaborate with claim partners to deliver favorable outcomes while mentoring junior attorneys and leveraging cross-functional resources.

This national legal organization offers strong benefits and growth opportunities, with a local focus on