Associate Managing Counsel

Travelers

Associate Managing Counsel leading Travelers’ property-casualty insurance legal office. Managing attorneys, litigation strategy, client advocacy and Staff Counsel operations in Texas or Oklahoma.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRichardson • Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $153,700 - $253,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal expertise with a Juris Doctorate, extensive trial experience, and superior writing and lawyering skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and implement effective strategies while ensuring compliance and promoting a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctorate7 Years Of Experience As A Practicing AttorneyTrial ExperienceChange LeadershipSuperior Writing And Lawyering Skills

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Hard Skills

Trial SkillsLegal ResearchCase AnalysisLitigation PlanningPerformance ManagementCompliance ManagementFinancial AcumenLegal AdvocacyClient CounselingStrategic Implementation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationInfluential Presentation SkillsFeedback ProvisionCoachingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Quality Review FormFile Review DatabaseJob-Related Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Legal ComplianceEthics InitiativesOffice Best PracticesStaff Counsel Reporting RequirementsTort Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the office within the line of business, practice group or satellite office, including serving as backup for Managing Counsel
Ensure outstanding advocacy and excellent results for Travelers' insured customers and assigned Counsel
Assist in managing the office to meet financial expectations
Ensure compliance with Staff Counsel reporting requirements, productivity standards, Code of Conduct, ethics initiatives and office best practices
Manage staffing, performance, engagement, professional development and compensation
Promote inclusion, engagement, integrity and teamwork
Assign cases and initiatives to Staff Counsel based on attorneys' experience, knowledge and skill levels
Maintain caseload expectations and ensure timely completion of case analyses, litigation plans, evaluations, summaries, legal research and trial reports
Develop and implement strategies addressing office development opportunities
Conduct training as needed
Review files monthly using the Quality Review Form and file review database
Provide feedback and coaching to attorneys
Handle an appropriate caseload and achieve results through effective advocacy and trial skills
Counsel clients and business partners on legal matters and changes in the law
Support Managing Counsel with management information analysis and utilization management
Complete required reports, time records and expense reimbursement requests
Participate in the Staff Counsel Leadership team, committees, Regional Reviews, national projects and management meetings
Monitor external legal, business and tort trends
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 experience as a practicing attorney
Prior project leadership and/or demonstrated informal or actual management experience
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required
Trial experience
Superior writing and lawyering skills, including trial skills
Strong change leadership and change management skills
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise, logical and well-organized information and advice
Influential presentation skills and business acumen
Proven ability to influence at all levels and develop, implement and execute effective strategies
Proficiency with job-related technologies and ability to promote technology use
Ability to provide direct feedback and manage underperformers
Superior business, legal and financial acumen
Ability to handle hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions or other court proceedings
Ability to transport to hearings, trials, meetings or other proceedings
Valid driver's license required depending on location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) 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 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 services, health coaching and other resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Professional development opportunities