Senior Counsel

Travelers

Senior Counsel handling complex insurance litigation for Travelers, a national property-casualty insurer. Trying high-exposure cases, advising insured clients, and mentoring attorneys.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMandeville • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,800 - $219,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in insurance defense litigation, including jury trials and complex case management. Proficient in legal research, persuasive writing, and effective negotiation, with a strong ability to mentor and train legal staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insurance Defense Litigation ExperienceJuris DoctorateActive Law LicenseAdvanced Oral and Written Advocacy SkillsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation SkillsLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsCase AnalysisTrial ExperienceSummary Judgment SuccessAppellate SuccessCourtroom TechniquesTechnical Knowledge in Practice AreasManaging Multiple Priorities

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDecision-MakingMentoringCollaborationResponsiveness

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SystemsLegal Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLitigationLegal WritingCourt ProceedingsDepositionsJury TrialsLocal Jurisdictional PracticesAdversarial KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementLegal 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 substantive legal documents
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
Provide substantive case analysis and handling-strategy 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

7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree
Graduate of an accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required
Proven experience litigating jury trials and achieving successful courtroom outcomes
Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas
Advanced oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated summary judgment and/or appellate success
In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries
Advanced negotiation skills and sound decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, urgency, and responsiveness
Ability to 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
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 supporting wellness goals and caregiving needs
Mental health program with free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Volunteer encouragement and community involvement opportunities