
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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