Senior Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense Leader

Travelers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to handle high-exposure insurance defense litigation. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, delivering strong advocacy and strategic guidance for insured clients and internal partners.

You will lead complex matters, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining exceptional client service and adherence to policy and regulatory standards.

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.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills with success in summary judgment or appeals.
• In-depth knowledge of local bench, bar, and jurisdictional practices.
• Excellent client service and ability to collaborate across teams with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leverage trial experience to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct advanced legal research and produce persuasive writing and presentations.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Mentor other attorneys and support staff; provide updates to insured clients and partners.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Leadership & mentoring

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active bar license

Job description

Travelers seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to handle high-exposure insurance defense litigation. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, delivering strong advocacy and strategic guidance for insured clients and internal partners.

You will lead complex matters, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining exceptional client service and adherence to policy and regulatory standards.