Senior Counsel, Major Case & Complex Insurance Defense

Travelers Insurance; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; 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 Insurance in California is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently handle high exposure insurance defense matters, from inception through trial and appeal. You will mentor junior attorneys and develop case strategies with experts to achieve optimal results for insureds and the company.

Candidates should have 7+ years of insurance defense experience, a strong jury-trial track record, excellent written and oral advocacy, and an active license in the relevant state.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills with experience in summary judgment or appellate matters.
• In-depth knowledge of bench/bar/local jurisdiction practices and adversaries.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and manage multiple priorities with accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation.
• Leverage trial experience to pursue verdicts or negotiated resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and craft persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend court events, depositions, and related proceedings.
• Collaborate with experts to develop case strategies and testimony.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers Insurance in California is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently handle high exposure insurance defense matters, from inception through trial and appeal. You will mentor junior attorneys and develop case strategies with experts to achieve optimal results for insureds and the company.

Candidates should have 7+ years of insurance defense experience, a strong jury-trial track record, excellent written and oral advocacy, and an active license in the relevant state.