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Counsel, Claim

Travelers

New York, NY, US
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Sep 05, 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
  • Retirement
  • 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.

Job Details

Salary Range

$101,300 - $167,000/yearly

Location

New York, NY, US

Employment Type

Full-time, Hybrid

Original Posting

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