Counsel, Claim

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Professional Development: We strive to provide our employees with a wide range of opportunities for professional development and advancement, including access to various training programs and resources.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Travelers, we recognize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming, inclusive and respectful of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, background or any other characteristic.

The Counsel, Claim position at Travelers is a great opportunity for experienced legal professionals looking for a challenging and rewarding career. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. The ideal candidate will have previous litigation experience and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. They should also possess strong trial skills, legal writing and research abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and apply effective trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict.
- Conduct legal research and present persuasive arguments in court.
- Supervise research projects and draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to clients and partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
- Utilize technology and case management systems efficiently.
- Travel as needed to meet business needs.
- Provide training and advice to colleagues and clients.
- Adhere to best practices in file handling.
- Continuously develop technical skills to handle high complexity cases.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
- Strong trial skills and techniques.
- Ability to clearly articulate positions and analyze legal issues.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Collaborative team player.
- Personal commitment to professional development.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Valid driver's license (depending on location).

Compensation Overview:

- Annual base salary range is nationwide market range.
- Actual salary determined by various factors including scope, complexity, and location of role.
- Eligible for performance-based cash incentives.
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Join the Travelers team and become part of a culture of innovation and collaboration. Love what you do and where you do it. Apply now for the Counsel, Claim position and discover a fulfilling career with one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry.

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Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness program, mental health program, volunteer rewards, employee resource groups, employee stock purchase plan.

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Trial skills, legal research, legal writing, presentation skills, supervision, drafting, court events, case analysis, client relationships, technology utilization, training, litigation, insurance litigation, negotiation, decision making, problem solving, sense of urgency, responsiveness, wellness, mental health, volunteerism.

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, active law license, prior litigation practice or legal experience.

Legal