Back to all jobs
Travelers logo

Sr. Counsel, Claim

Travelers

Troy, MI, U.S.
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Dec 11, 2025
Hybrid

Compensation

Loading salary analysis...

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

View on company website
Create resume for this position