Litigation Counsel

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Professional Development: Travelers offers a variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally. You have access to the Travelers University Learning Portal, which offers a variety of online courses, webinars and virtual instructor-led training, as well as a robust library of recorded sessions.

Litigation Counsel

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results? Travelers is looking for a Litigation Counsel to join our team. As a Litigation Counsel, you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling, research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents, providing recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies, and attending court events and other appointments independently.

Position Overview

Job Title: Litigation Counsel
Job ID: R-32274
Job Category: Claim, Legal
Workplace Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary Range: $100, – $165,

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Valid driver’s license required depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
Developing a track record of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
Works collaboratively with team members and others.
Demonstrates legal acumen.
Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
Strong research skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Decision making and problem solving abilities.
Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

What We Offer

At Travelers, we believe that taking care of our customers, our communities and each other is 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 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.

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.

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 and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Company has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Professional Development: Company offers a variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally. You have access to the Company University Learning Portal, which offers a variety of online courses, webinars and virtual instructor-led training, as well as a robust library of recorded sessions.

Overview

Company is hiring a Litigation Counsel to join its team. As a Litigation Counsel, you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling, research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents, providing recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies, and attending court events and other appointments independently. This is an excellent opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior

None

Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, Volunteer Encouragement

None

Litigation Practice, Legal Experience, Trial Skills and Techniques, Legal Writing and Presentation, Research, Negotiation, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Juris Doctorate

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, Active License in Good Standing

Legal