Sr. Counsel, Claim
Travelers
Troy, MI, U.S.
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Dec 11, 2025
Hybrid
Compensation
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About the role
No detailed description available.
Responsibilities
- Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
Requirements
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries
- Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k matching
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Volunteer Encouragement
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Troy, MI, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Original Posting
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