Senior Counsel, Insurance Defense — Major Case Leader

Travelers Insurance; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to manage a docket of high-exposure insurance defense matters. You will independently handle complex litigation from inception through trial and appeal, delivering strong client service and strategic case management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of defense litigation, a JD, and active licensure, with the ability to travel as required. You will mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes for

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree.
• 7+ years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions.
• Willingness to travel to hearings, trials and meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle independent caseloads of high-exposure and complex litigation.
• Apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and produce persuasive writing.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and appointments.
• Provide in-depth case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claims partners.
• Collaborate with experts to develop strategies and prepare testimony.
• Mentor and lead junior attorneys and support staff.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to manage a docket of high-exposure insurance defense matters. You will independently handle complex litigation from inception through trial and appeal, delivering strong client service and strategic case management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of defense litigation, a JD, and active licensure, with the ability to travel as required. You will mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes for