Counsel

About This Role

This Counsel role within Travelers' national legal organization focuses on handling litigation for policyholders and the company. The position primarily involves managing a caseload of low to moderate complexity from inception through trial and appeal, providing legal expertise and outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong, persuasive legal writing and presentation skills
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation
• Travel as required to meet business needs

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings
• Valid driver's license required depending on the location

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 2+ years experience as a practicing attorney; 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney preferred

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences
• Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
• Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve

Benefits