Senior Insurance Litigation Counsel

Travelers Insurance; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Travelers Insurance is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently manage a caseload of higher exposure and complex litigation matters. You will leverage trial experience to pursue verdicts or negotiated resolutions and collaborate with experts to build strategic case arguments.

Ideal candidates possess 7+ years in insurance defense, strong advocacy skills, and a track record of courtroom success. You will mentor junior attorneys and provide leadership within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong courtroom track record with jury trials.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of higher exposure and complex litigation matters.
• Apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and develop persuasive writing and arguments.
• Attend court events, depositions, and meetings independently.
• Mentor less experienced attorneys and support staff.

Skills

Trial experience

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Leadership/mentoring

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Active license to practice law

7 years of practice as attorney

Job description

Travelers Insurance is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently manage a caseload of higher exposure and complex litigation matters. You will leverage trial experience to pursue verdicts or negotiated resolutions and collaborate with experts to build strategic case arguments.

Ideal candidates possess 7+ years in insurance defense, strong advocacy skills, and a track record of courtroom success. You will mentor junior attorneys and provide leadership within a collaborative team environment.