Senior Trial Attorney - Complex Litigation Leader

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Paid Time Off (min 20 days)

Wellness program

Volunteer encouragement

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company seeks a Senior Counsel to manage high-exposure insurance defense matters, delivering strategic case handling and mentoring junior attorneys. Expect independent caseload management, strong advocacy, and collaboration with partners to optimize outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience, a Juris Doctorate, and an active license, with willingness to travel and mentor others in a dynamic, national firm setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury with a history of favorable outcomes.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy; able to handle complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure and complex litigation.
• Apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; attend court events and depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company seeks a Senior Counsel to manage high-exposure insurance defense matters, delivering strategic case handling and mentoring junior attorneys. Expect independent caseload management, strong advocacy, and collaboration with partners to optimize outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience, a Juris Doctorate, and an active license, with willingness to travel and mentor others in a dynamic, national firm setting.