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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in insurance defense litigation, including advanced legal research, drafting of legal documents, and successful courtroom advocacy. Proven ability to manage complex cases, mentor legal staff, and build strong client relationships while utilizing technology and case management systems effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris DoctorateInsurance Defense LitigationAdvanced Oral And Written AdvocacyLitigating Jury TrialsNegotiation Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsCase AnalysisTrial PreparationCourtroom AdvocacySummary JudgmentAppellate SuccessHearing ManagementDispositive Motion ArgumentsClient Relationship Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationInfluencingAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
Case Management SystemsLegal TechnologyAutomation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active License To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Insurance DefenseLitigationCourt ProceedingsLegal SeminarsClient Training
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters
- Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions using effective litigation skills and techniques
- Conduct advanced legal research
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive 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 litigation 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 duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree
- Graduate of an accredited law school
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
- 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 hearings, trials, depositions, and other meetings
- Valid driver's license required depending on location
- Proven track record of litigating jury trials with successful courtroom outcomes
- Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills
- Track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success
- In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, urgency, and responsiveness
- Flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges
- Strong leadership, mentoring, influencing, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
- Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for eligible 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, and caregiving support
- Mental health program with free professional counseling, health coaching, and other resources
- Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance-based cash incentive awards