Senior Counsel- Claim Liability

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

This job was posted 3/22/2021

Job Information:

Job Title: Senior Counsel- Claim Liability
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience
Location: Orlando, FL (Remote/Hybrid)
Company: Travelers
Department: Legal/Litigation
Salary Range: $124, - $205,
Number of Openings: 1

H1: Join Travelers as a Senior Counsel- Claim Liability and be part of a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration.
H2: Imagine loving your career as a Travelers lawyer, providing high quality, proactive case handling and utilizing your legal expertise to independently handle complex cases and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

Summary:

Travelers, a leading property casualty insurer, is seeking a Senior Counsel- Claim Liability to join their legal team. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience and a strong track record of trial skills and techniques. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for handling a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, building client relationships, and providing leadership through mentoring and training. This position offers a hybrid remote work option and is located in Orlando, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigate cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills.
• Specialize in one or more areas of practice.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.
• Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
• Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
• 7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience.
• Juris Doctorate; graduate of 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 required depending on the location.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and eligible family members from day one.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching up to 5% of eligible pay and a fully funded Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to support wellness goals and caregiving needs, as well as free professional counseling services.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to the community.

At Travelers, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce leads to better products and services for our customers. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse talent pool and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations for the application process, please contact us. Join Travelers and be part of a team that celebrates differences and works together to deliver extraordinary results.

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