Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Travelers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement 401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers seeks a Senior Counsel to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will leverage trial experience to advocate for clients, conduct advanced legal research, and draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery.

You will mentor junior attorneys, collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and travel as needed to meet business needs while

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters.
• Leverage trial experience to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and 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 partners on file handling strategies.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies and testimony.
• Build and maintain client and business partner relationships; manage responsibilities independently.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and support staff.
• Initiate special projects to support office goals and travel as required.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Jury trial experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Leadership/mentoring

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers seeks a Senior Counsel to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will leverage trial experience to advocate for clients, conduct advanced legal research, and draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery.

You will mentor junior attorneys, collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and travel as needed to meet business needs while