Counsel

About This Role

This legal role involves handling litigation arising from claims against policyholders or the company, from inception through trial and appeal. The Counsel is responsible for high-quality, proactive case handling, using legal expertise and litigation skills to manage a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for insured customers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

Travelers has maintained its reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years.