Senior Counsel, Insurance Defense & Trials

Travelers Insurance; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Travelers Insurance in Massachusetts seeks an Associate Senior Counsel to handle a caseload of moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters. You will apply your litigation skills to manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with claims partners to deliver exceptional results.

The role requires strong trial experience, ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly, and willingness to travel within the defined territory around

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or international law degree; accredited law school graduate.
• Minimum 4 years as a practicing attorney.
• Active license to practice law in applicable state(s).
• Willingness to transport to meetings; valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Try moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters; manage cases from inception through trial and appeal.
• Provide in-depth case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other filings.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments as needed.
• Mentor and lead junior attorneys and legal support staff.
• Collaborate with experts and consultants to develop case strategies.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Jury trials

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers Insurance in Massachusetts seeks an Associate Senior Counsel to handle a caseload of moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters. You will apply your litigation skills to manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with claims partners to deliver exceptional results.

The role requires strong trial experience, ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly, and willingness to travel within the defined territory around