Travelers · 1 month ago
Counsel
Travelers is a property casualty insurer with a national legal organization focused on litigation and client service. The Counsel will independently handle a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense matters, including legal research, drafting, court proceedings, negotiations, and case strategy recommendations.
Property & Casualty InsuranceInsurance
Growth OpportunitiesH1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution
Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships
Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients
Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation
Travel as required to meet business needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences
Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology
Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness
Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills
Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
2 years experience as a practicing attorney
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
Benefits
Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for health insurance coverage from the first day of employment.
Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account through the Paying it Forward Savings Program.
You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
A minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
The Travelers wellness program includes tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
The mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Hybrid workplace arrangement.
Company
Travelers
Property and casualty insurance for homes, cars, valuables, businesses.
H1B Sponsorship
Travelers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Legal and Compliance
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Customer Service and Support
Accounting and Finance
Product Management
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (19)
2025 (75)
2024 (47)
2023 (60)
2022 (42)
2021 (27)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Seminara
Chief Claim Officer, EVP
Recent News
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