Senior Counsel, Claim Liability

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Educational Opportunities: Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved undergraduate and graduate courses. Employees are also eligible for discounts on textbooks and course materials.
Work-Life Balance: At Travelers, we believe that all work and no play is not a recipe for success. That’s why we offer a variety of work-life balance resources to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Employee Resource Groups: Travelers has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to provide opportunities for employees to engage, collaborate, and support each other in their career development and personal growth. Our ERGs include groups for women, LGBTQ+, veterans, and more.

EOE Statement

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. If you have questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers is committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable culture. We leverage our diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives to inform the products and services we deliver, the ways we do business and the way we live our lives. Our employees are our most valuable assets. We are committed to making sure our employees have the support and resources they need to provide a high level of service to our customers and continue to grow professionally.


Senior Counsel, Claim Liability - Job Opportunity at Travelers

Salary Range: $124, – $205,

Are you a highly skilled litigator with a commitment to professional growth and exceptional client service? Join the Travelers team as a Senior Counsel and use your legal expertise to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters. With a nationwide market range for compensation and opportunities for performance-based cash incentives, Travelers offers a competitive and rewarding compensation package for its employees.

Job Description:

As a Senior Counsel at Travelers, you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and providing optimal results for Travelers’ insured customers. Your responsibilities will include:

- Litigating cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills
- Specializing in one or more areas of practice
- Demonstrating strong legal research, writing and presentation skills
- Drafting substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents
- Building and fostering internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus
- Providing leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff
- Providing internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners
- Providing in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices
- Effectively utilizing support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices
- Adhering to all best practices in file handling
- Fully and effectively utilizing available technology, case management system and automation
- Traveling as required to meet business needs
- Initiating special projects and identifying other opportunities to support office goals/business needs
- Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Senior Associate/Partner level of experience
- 7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience
- Proven track record of trial skills and techniques
- Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of the highest quality legal work
- Demonstrates strong legal acumen
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries and the litigation process
- Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills
- Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals
- Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development
- Critical and strategic thinker
- Sound decision-maker and problem solver
- Strong negotiation, research and trial skills
- Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service
- Sense of urgency/responsiveness

Requirements:

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- A minimum of 7 years 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

Benefits:

At Travelers, we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a positive work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- 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. 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 provides tools and resources to help you 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.
- 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.
- Educational Opportunities: Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Work-Life Balance: At Travelers, we believe that all work and no play is not a recipe for success. That’s why we offer a variety of work-life balance resources to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Employee Resource Groups: Travelers has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to provide opportunities for employees to engage, collaborate, and support

Not specified

Health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, wellness programs, opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company

Not specified

Litigation, trial skills, legal research, writing, presentation, mentoring, leadership, negotiation, research, trial skills

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school

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