Associate Counsel, Claim Legal Property

Travelers • Hartford, CT

1d • $99,100 - $163,400

About The Position

The Associate Counsel, Claim Legal Property role is responsible for providing a range of cost-effective, high quality legal services to Travelers concerning first party property insurance claims. This coverage-focused Associate Counsel position works under the supervision of senior lawyers on a wide variety of claim and coverage matters under homeowners, commercial property, ocean marine, inland marine, equipment breakdown, builders risk, boat/yacht, fidelity, and other insurance policies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• Active license (in good standing) to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of prior legal experience in insurance law with a focus on insurance coverage.
• 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Prior experience working in an insurance claims capacity is welcome as well.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on legal issues to the Property Claim organization.
• Partner with clients and outside counsel to manage litigation against Travelers arising out of property insurance claims (and other lines of business, as needed).
• Collaborate with clients and management regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
• Research legal principles and precedent.
• Proactively identify and communicate risk to internal and/or external customers and provide recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Draft, negotiate and execute legal documents.
• Maintain awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
• Work on building strong internal and external client relationships.
• Make effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• This role acts as an individual contributor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. 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 is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree