Liability Trial Attorney - Melville, NY

Company: Msccn
Location: Melville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Claim, Legal Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $106,300.00 - $175,400.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. What Will You Do? In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include: Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution. Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently. Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies. Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships. Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients. Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation. Travel as required to meet business needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? 3 years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney. Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills. Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology. Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness. Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills. Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve. What is a Must Have? Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school. 2 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.

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