
Counsel, Claim
Travelers
Tarrytown, NY, US
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Sep 03, 2025
Hybrid
About the role
Counsel, Claim – Travelers Careers
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k matching
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Volunteer Encouragement
About the Company
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Details
Salary Range
$101,300 - $167,000/yearly
Location
Tarrytown, NY, US
Employment Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Original Posting
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