Senior Counsel – Liability Insurance Defense

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

📋 Description

• Manage a caseload of high-exposure cases and intricate litigation matters independently.

• Utilize litigation skills and techniques to either try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.

• Conduct comprehensive legal research.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and other legal paperwork.

• Attend court events, depositions, and other meetings autonomously.

• Offer thorough case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners.

• Work together with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategies, technical issues, and litigation testimony.

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

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

• Guide and mentor attorneys and legal support staff.

• Initiate special projects and assist in achieving office goals and business objectives.

• Leverage available technology, case management systems, and automation tools.

• Travel as necessary to fulfill business requirements.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven ability to try cases before a jury and a solid track record of litigating jury trials.

• Strong technical expertise in the relevant areas of practice.

• Exceptional oral and written advocacy capabilities.

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

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

• Skills in building collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.

• Leadership, mentoring, and influencing abilities.

• Strong decision-making and advanced negotiation skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities with a focus on detail, urgency, and responsiveness.

• Adaptable and flexible mindset.

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

• 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Active and in good standing license to practice law in the necessary state(s).

• Regularly engaged in hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.

• Ability to travel to required meetings.

• A valid driver's license may be required based on location.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.

• Paying it Forward Savings Program available for employees with student loan debt.

• Pension Plan fully funded by Travelers.

• A minimum of 20 days of Paid Time Off each year.

• Nine paid company holidays.

• A wellness program offering tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching.

• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.