Sr. Counsel, In-House Coverage Litigation

Travelers • New York City, NY

14h

About The Position

Our growing, dynamic in-house law firm focused exclusively on insurance coverage litigation is looking to add an experienced litigator. The Senior Counsel will represent Travelers in state and federal court in the litigation and resolution of Commercial and Personal lines insurance coverage disputes. The Senior Counsel will serve as lead counsel on moderately complex to complex coverage matters, requiring a solid degree of knowledge and expertise, from inception through all phases of litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 6+ years’ 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 and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
• Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
• Admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY, NJ, MA and/or CT
• At least six years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes.
• Considerable knowledge of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes.
• Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.
• Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company.
• Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery.
• Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases.
• Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel.
• Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
• Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
• Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.
• Research legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues.
• Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Advises senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters.
• Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, on-line documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
• May act as mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegal/staff; explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Ensures timely submission of work product as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program: Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account when you make a payment toward your student loan.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts and resources.
• Mental health program with access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior