Sr Counsel, Liability Trial Attorney

Travelers

Melville, NY, United States
Base: $132,800.00 - $219,100.00; bonus/equity: per...
On-site
Handling higher exposure cases
Complex litigation matters
Advanced legal research
Travelers is seeking a Senior Counsel, Liability Trial Attorney, based in Melville, NY, to manage complex litigation cases and provide legal expertise in insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of litigation experience, particularly in jury trials, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work environment

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters.
  • Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
  • Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.

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Travelers is seeking a Senior Counsel, Liability Trial Attorney, based in Melville, NY, to manage complex litigation cases and provide legal expertise in insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of litigation experience, particularly in jury trials, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Salary

Base: $132,800.00 - $219,100.00; Bonus/Equity: performance-based cash incentive awards; Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling higher exposure cases
  • complex litigation matters
  • advanced legal research
  • persuasive legal writing
  • draft substantive pleadings
  • attend court events independently
  • collaborates with expert witnesses

Nice-to-have

  • strong business partner
  • trusted advisor
  • local expertise
  • outstanding client service
  • flexible and agile mindset

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree
  • Active license in good standing to practice law
  • Valid driver's license required

Work Rights

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