Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Manage a caseload of high-exposure cases and intricate litigation matters independently from inception to trial and appeal.

• Litigate cases to verdict or negotiate settlements utilizing litigation skills and strategies.

• Engage in advanced legal research and create compelling legal documents and presentations.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other substantive legal documents.

• Attend court events, depositions, and appointments autonomously.

• Provide in-depth case analysis and strategic recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners regarding file-handling methods.

• Work collaboratively with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategies, technical aspects, and litigation testimony.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and business partners.

• Deliver training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.

• Mentor attorneys and legal support personnel.

• Initiate special projects to support office objectives and business requirements.

• Effectively utilize technology, case-management systems, and automation tools.

• Travel as necessary to fulfill business obligations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in insurance defense litigation as a practicing attorney.

• Proven capability to try cases before a jury and a strong history of litigating jury trials successfully.

• Extensive technical knowledge in relevant practice areas.

• Proficient in communicating complex litigated issues to diverse audiences.

• Advanced skills in oral and written advocacy.

• Demonstrated success in summary judgment and/or appellate cases.

• Comprehensive understanding of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries.

• Strong relationship-building abilities with colleagues, clients, and business partners.

• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and influencing capabilities.

• Sound judgment and advanced negotiation skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities with meticulous attention to detail, urgency, and responsiveness.

• Adaptable mindset with a readiness to embrace new challenges.

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Active law practice license in good standing in the relevant state(s).

• Regular involvement in hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.

• Ability to travel to necessary meetings and proceedings.

• Valid driver's license may be required depending on location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members starting from the first day of employment.

• Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.

• Paying it Forward Savings Program offering annual 401(k) contributions for eligible student loan payments.

• Pension Plan fully funded by Travelers.

• Minimum of 20 days of Paid Time Off each year.

• Nine paid holidays recognized by the company.

• Wellness program providing tools, discounts, resources, and caregiving support.

• Mental health program offering free professional counseling services, health coaching, and additional resources.

• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible remote work arrangements available.