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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.
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?
We're pleased to announce that our Staff Counsel virtual office in Tulsa, Oklahoma is expanding. We are currently seeking a candidate for a fully remote position based in the Tulsa area.
This position handles liability cases. The ability to manage some Workers' Compensation cases is a plus.
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.
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.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
Who Are We?
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.
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?
We're pleased to announce that our Staff Counsel virtual office in Tulsa, Oklahoma is expanding. We are currently seeking a candidate for a fully remote position based in the Tulsa area.
This position handles liability cases. The ability to manage some Workers' Compensation cases is a plus.
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.
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.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Litigation Attorney
Document your bar admissions across jurisdictions
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the exact role posted. Your multi-state bar admissions or specialized practice area credentials help narrow the job description in ways that legitimately reflect the position's real requirements.
Target law firms with established PERM pipelines
BigLaw and regional firms that regularly hire foreign associates are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel managing PERM filings. Ask recruiters directly whether the firm has sponsored attorneys at your level before, not just paralegals or staff.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters litigation attorney roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where PERM filings have actually happened rather than hoping a firm will start the process for you.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Litigation attorney positions typically require a J.D. and bar admission, which satisfies the EB-3 professional category. If your role demands an LLM or highly specialized expertise, work with your employer to build an EB-2 advanced-degree case from the start.
Understand how PERM recruitment timing affects your start date
DOL's PERM process requires your employer to complete a defined recruitment period before filing. That window, plus USCIS adjudication time, means PERM sponsorship often runs 18 to 30 months from offer to approved I-140, so negotiate your start date accordingly.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the OFLC-certified prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your geographic market before you negotiate, so you know whether a firm's offer clears the DOL threshold.
Green Card Litigation Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a law firm sponsor a litigation attorney for a green card?
Yes. Law firms sponsor foreign litigation attorneys through the PERM labor certification process, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. The firm must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific role. Most firms with immigration programs have done this before for associate-level attorneys.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for litigation attorneys?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual cap lottery, meaning your authorization can end. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There's no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, though priority date backlogs apply to nationals of India and China. Green card sponsorship also ties you to the sponsoring employer until your I-485 is filed and you've held approved status long enough to port.
Where can I find litigation attorney jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter attorney job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting firms that have actually filed PERM applications rather than those that might consider it. That distinction matters because starting a PERM process from scratch with a reluctant employer can add years to your timeline.
Does my J.D. from a foreign law school affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility?
A foreign J.D. or LLB can satisfy the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2 or the bachelor's-equivalent requirement for EB-3, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming U.S.-equivalency. You'll also need to hold bar admission in at least one U.S. state, since the PERM job description will list bar admission as a minimum requirement for a practicing litigation attorney role.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change law firms before my I-485 is approved?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a litigation attorney role that is in the same or a similar occupational classification, you may be able to port your priority date under AC21 portability rules. Changing firms before that 180-day mark generally requires your new employer to restart the PERM process entirely.