About the role

Senior Counsel providing high-quality legal services and representing Travelers in insurance coverage litigation. Involves complex legal strategies across multiple jurisdictions within the United States.

Responsibilities

Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes.
Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.
Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company.
Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery.
Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases.
Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel.
Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.

Six to ten years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes.
Understanding and awareness of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage.
All Enterprise Individual Contributor Competencies (Enterprise Leadership Competencies if position has direct reports) plus:
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.
You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.