Senior Insurance Defense Counsel

Travelers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Associate Senior Counsel in Baltimore to manage a caseload of predominantly moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters. You will independently handle cases, utilize strong litigation skills, and mentor junior attorneys within a national legal team.

The role emphasizes trial readiness, strategic case analysis, and collaboration with partners across Claims and Legal, with expectation of travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of jury trials.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills; ability to communicate complex matters clearly.
• In-depth knowledge of bench and bar, local jurisdictional practices.
• Demonstrates leadership through mentoring and influencing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of moderate and higher exposure cases, including Major Case matters.
• Apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Attend court events, depositions, and related appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and partners.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Jury trials

Oral & written advocacy

Legal research

Local jurisdiction knowledge

Collaboration

Mentoring

Negotiation

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Associate Senior Counsel in Baltimore to manage a caseload of predominantly moderate to high exposure insurance defense matters. You will independently handle cases, utilize strong litigation skills, and mentor junior attorneys within a national legal team.

The role emphasizes trial readiness, strategic case analysis, and collaboration with partners across Claims and Legal, with expectation of travel as needed.