Senior Insurance Trial Counsel — Complex Claims

Travelers Insurance Company; Clyde Hill (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Travelers Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently handle a caseload of high-exposure insurance defense matters, including Major Case and complex claims. You will deliver strategic litigation outcomes and mentor junior attorneys within a national practice.

You will collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials with successful outcomes.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills with a track record of summary judgment/appellate success.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure cases and complex litigation independently.
• Leverage trial experience to try cases or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and persuasive writing.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments.
• Provide in-depth case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and partners.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop strategies.
• Build and maintain client and partner relationships; mentor others.
• Provide trainings and legal updates to insured clients and partners.
• Lead special projects and drive office goals.
• Utilize case management systems and automation.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trial experience

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active license

Job description

Travelers Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Counsel to independently handle a caseload of high-exposure insurance defense matters, including Major Case and complex claims. You will deliver strategic litigation outcomes and mentor junior attorneys within a national practice.

You will collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing across the organization.