Travelers
Travelers
Travelers is an insurance company serving individuals and businesses with coverage supported by specialty expertise, risk control, underwriting, technology and analytics, and sales teams. Its work centers on helping customers prepare for uncertainty while developing new approaches to insurance and planning for future risks. Travelers also highlights community involvement, diversity, sustainability, continuous learning, and professional growth across its operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Its career opportunities span roles for experienced professionals and emerging talent.

Senior Liability Trial Counsel - Travelers (Hybrid)

Travelers is seeking a senior liability trial counsel to manage complex, high-exposure insurance litigation. The role includes trying cases, advising insured clients and claim partners, collaborating with experts, and mentoring legal professionals in Washington.

Description

  • Manage an independent caseload involving high-exposure claims and complex litigation
  • Take cases through trial and verdict or negotiate effective resolutions
  • Perform sophisticated legal research
  • Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials and other legal documents
  • Independently attend hearings, depositions, court proceedings and other legal appointments
  • Deliver detailed case assessments and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners
  • Work with expert witnesses and consultants on strategy, technical issues and testimony
  • Maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients and business partners
  • Lead training sessions, seminars and legal updates
  • Coach and mentor attorneys and legal support staff
  • Launch special initiatives while supporting office objectives and business priorities
  • Apply technology, case-management platforms and automation in daily legal work
  • Travel when business requirements call for it
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • At least seven years of experience practicing insurance defense litigation
  • Demonstrated ability to try jury cases, with a record of successful courtroom outcomes
  • Advanced technical knowledge in the applicable areas of practice
  • Highly developed oral and written advocacy skills
  • Proven success with summary judgment motions and/or appeals
  • Deep familiarity with the local bench, bar, jurisdictional procedures and opposing counsel
  • Strong capabilities in leadership, mentoring and influence
  • Advanced negotiation ability
  • Skill in balancing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, urgency and responsiveness
  • Juris Doctor degree or equivalent international law degree
  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Active license in good standing to practice where representation is required
  • Capacity to regularly handle hearings, trials, dispositive-motion arguments, depositions and other court proceedings
  • Ability to travel to required meetings
  • Valid driver's license where required by the work location

Benefits

  • Medical coverage begins on the first day of employment for eligible employees and family members
  • 401(k) contributions are matched dollar for dollar on the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual limit
  • The Paying it Forward Savings Program provides annual 401(k) contributions toward student loan payments
  • Travelers fully funds the pension plan
  • At least 20 days of paid time off each year
  • Nine company-paid holidays
  • Wellness resources include tools, discounts, caregiving assistance, confidential professional counseling and health coaching
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Cash incentive awards tied to performance

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