Workers' Compensation Counsel

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Title: Workers' Compensation Counsel
Location: San Jose, CA (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $100, - $165,
Experience: 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
Education: Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school

About the Company:

- Travelers is a property casualty insurer with a reputation for over 160 years.
- Culture is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.
- Honors commitment to taking care of customers, communities, and employees.

Responsibilities:

- Handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity.
- Develop and apply effective trial skills and techniques.
- Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong legal writing and presentation skills.
- Supervise research projects and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
- Utilize technology and automation effectively.
- Travel as required.
- Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.

Requirements:

- 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
- Track record of trial skills and techniques.
- Ability to articulate position clearly and succinctly.
- Strong research and negotiation skills.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Benefits:

- Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- Retirement options: 401(k) matching, pension plan, and student loan repayment program.
- Paid time off: 20 days annually plus 9 company holidays.
- Wellness program and access to professional counseling services.
- Volunteer encouragement with matching gift and volunteer rewards program.

Employment Practices:

- Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
- Committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing diverse talent.
- Foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and promotes belonging.
- Physical requirements of the role can be discussed with the company.

If you are interested in joining a company with a strong reputation, commitment to employees, and opportunities for professional growth, apply for the Workers' Compensation Counsel position with Travelers today!

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Health insurance, Retirement, Paid time off, Wellness program, Volunteer encouragement

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Trial skills, Legal research, Legal writing, Case management, Negotiation, Problem solving, Client service, Teamwork, Personal development, Technical skills, Research, Decision making, Business acumen

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Online through company website

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, active license in good standing to practice law in relevant state(s)

Legal