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 Trial Attorney

Lead complex insurance litigation for Travelers, a national property and casualty insurer. Try cases, advise insured clients, and mentor attorneys across California.

Description

  • Manage a caseload of high-exposure cases and complex litigation independently.
  • Take cases through trial and verdict or negotiate settlements.
  • Perform advanced legal research.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other substantive legal documents.
  • Attend court proceedings, depositions, and other appointments independently.
  • Analyze cases and advise insured clients and Claims partners.
  • Work with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategy, technical issues, and testimony.
  • Maintain relationships with internal and external clients and business partners.
  • Deliver training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claims partners.
  • Mentor attorneys and legal support staff.
  • Lead special projects and identify opportunities that advance office goals and business needs.
  • Use technology, case management systems, and automation effectively.
  • Travel as business needs require.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • At least seven years of insurance defense litigation practice.
  • Strong trial skills and a proven record of successful jury trial outcomes.
  • Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas.
  • Advanced oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
  • A demonstrated record of success with summary judgment motions and/or appeals.
  • In-depth knowledge of local judges, attorneys, court practices, and opposing counsel.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.
  • Leadership, mentoring, and influencing abilities.
  • Sound judgment and advanced negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy, urgency, and responsiveness.
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Juris Doctor or equivalent international law degree.
  • Graduation from an accredited law school.
  • Seven years of experience practicing law.
  • Active law license in good standing in each state where representation is required.
  • Regular experience handling hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.
  • Ability to travel to hearings, trials, meetings, and other appointments.
  • A valid driver's license may be required, depending on location.

Benefits

  • Health coverage for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
  • Paying it Forward Savings Program, which provides annual 401(k) contributions for employees making student loan payments.
  • A pension plan fully funded by Travelers.
  • At least 20 days of paid time off each year.
  • Nine paid company holidays.
  • Wellness resources, including tools, discounts, health coaching, and caregiving support.
  • Mental health resources, including free professional counseling.
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.
  • Professional development through a national legal organization.
  • Mentoring and leadership opportunities.

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