Senior Counsel - Major Case & Complex Insurance Defense

Travelers Insurance; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement - 401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers Insurance is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently manage a caseload of high-exposure insurance defense matters, including major case and complex claims. You will leverage trial experience, conduct advanced research, and draft substantial pleadings while mentoring junior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong advocacy skills, and a flexible mindset to adapt to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills with a track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area and ability to communicate complex information.
• Flexibility and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business.
• Leverage trial experience to apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong persuasive writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide in-depth case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies and testimony.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.

Job description

Travelers Insurance is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently manage a caseload of high-exposure insurance defense matters, including major case and complex claims. You will leverage trial experience, conduct advanced research, and draft substantial pleadings while mentoring junior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong advocacy skills, and a flexible mindset to adapt to evolving business needs.