Senior Counsel, Insurance Defense & Trial Leadership

Travelers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Associate Senior Counsel to manage a caseload of predominantly moderate to high-exposure insurance defense matters. You will handle cases from inception through trial and appeal, mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with experts to craft strong strategies.

The role emphasizes independent case management, strong advocacy, and collaboration with clients and partners to achieve favorable outcomes across local jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Proven aptitude for trying cases to a jury with a track record of courtroom outcomes.
• Strong technical knowledge in insurance defense and litigation; ability to communicate complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Leverage trial experience to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and write persuasively.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and partners.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Trial experience

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Associate Senior Counsel to manage a caseload of predominantly moderate to high-exposure insurance defense matters. You will handle cases from inception through trial and appeal, mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with experts to craft strong strategies.

The role emphasizes independent case management, strong advocacy, and collaboration with clients and partners to achieve favorable outcomes across local jurisdictions.