Senior Counsel, Claim

Travelers

Senior Counsel managing high exposure claims and complex litigation for Travelers. Leveraging legal expertise and mentoring younger lawyers in a national organization.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,800 - $219,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, including independent responsibility for managing 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Litigation SkillsDrafting Legal DocumentsCase AnalysisSummary Judgment SuccessAppellate Advocacy

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationCollaborationCustomer ServiceInfluencing Skills