Senior Litigation Attorney

Travelers

. Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • United StatesSenior💰 $136,100 - $224,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in insurance defense litigation, with a strong focus on trial advocacy, legal research, and persuasive writing. Capable of managing complex cases and mentoring legal staff while maintaining effective client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insurance Defense Litigation ExperienceTrial AdvocacyAdvanced Legal ResearchJuris DoctorateActive Law License

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Hard Skills

Litigation SkillsDrafting Legal DocumentsCase AnalysisSummary Judgment SuccessAppellate SuccessCourtroom ExperienceNegotiation TechniquesPersuasive Legal WritingTechnical Knowledge in Relevant Practice AreasCase Management Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringAttention to DetailDecision-MakingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SystemsLegal Research ToolsPresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateActive Law License

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLitigationCourt ProceedingsDepositionsLegal AdvocacyLocal Jurisdictional Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters
Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution using effective litigation skills and techniques
Conduct advanced legal research and prepare persuasive legal writing and presentations
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
Provide substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners
Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategies, technical matters, and testimony
Manage internal and external client and business partner relationships
Provide training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners
Mentor attorneys and legal support staff
Initiate special projects and support office goals and business needs
Use technology, case management systems, and automation effectively
Travel as required to meet business needs
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury and proven track record of litigating jury trials with successful courtroom outcomes
Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas
Advanced oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success
In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries
Strong leadership, mentoring, influencing, negotiation, decision-making, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
7 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required
Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings
Ability to transport to meetings and court proceedings
Valid driver's license required depending on the location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program