Senior Trial Attorney

Travelers

Senior Trial Attorney handling complex insurance defense litigation for Travelers, a property-casualty insurer. Trying cases, advising insured clients, and mentoring attorneys across California offices.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeDiamond Bar • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,800 - $219,100 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

Legal WritingPleadings DraftingMotions PreparationDiscovery ManagementCase AnalysisCourtroom TechniquesSummary JudgmentAppellate MattersTechnical Knowledge in Practice AreasNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringDecision-MakingAttention to DetailUrgency

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SystemsLegal Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateActive License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

LitigationCourt ProceedingsDepositionsClient RelationshipsLegal Updates

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 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 strategy, technical matters, and testimony
Manage internal and external client and business partner relationships
Provide training, seminars, and legal updates
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 and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
Travelers 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, and resources
Mental health program with free professional counseling, health coaching, and other resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Professional development opportunities
Employee Diversity Networks