Job Description
H1: Join Travelers as a Liability Trial Counsel and use your legal expertise to handle a caseload and deliver optimal results for insured customers. H2: Compensation Overview: Annual base salary range of $101,300.00 - $167,000.00 plus performance-based cash incentives and comprehensive benefits package.
Who is Travelers?
- One of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years - Committed to taking care of customers, communities, and employees - Rooted in innovation and collaboration
What is the Opportunity?
- Career as a Travelers lawyer with opportunities for professional growth and exceptional client service - Responsible for high quality, proactive case handling - Use legal expertise and litigation skills to handle predominantly low to moderate complexity cases - Position yourself as a strong legal advocate and valued business partner
Responsibilities:
- Develop and apply effective trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict - Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong persuasive writing and presentation skills - Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals - Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents - Attend court events and appointments independently - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and business partners - Utilize support staff and technology effectively - Travel as required for business needs - Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients
What is Our Ideal Candidate?
- 3 years of prior litigation practice or legal experience - Exposure to insurance litigation is desirable - Track record of trial skills and techniques - Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position - Analytical skills with minimal supervision - Commitment to delivering high-quality legal work - Collaborative and demonstrates legal acumen - Personal commitment to professional development - Strong research and negotiation skills - Decision-making and problem-solving abilities - Sense of urgency and responsiveness
Must-Haves:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school - Active license in good standing to practice law in required state(s) - Minimum of one year of litigation practice or legal experience - Valid driver's license (depending on location)
What's In It for You?
- Health insurance for employees and eligible family members - Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) match and pension plan - Paid time off and company holidays - Wellness program and mental health resources - Volunteer encouragement through matching gift and rewards program
Employment Practices:
- Travelers is an equal opportunity employer - We value diversity and recognize the benefits of differences - Candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at educational institutions - For specific questions about physical requirements of the role, please contact us - Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a different level than listed in the posting.
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