Associate Counsel, Liability

Travelers • Melville, NY

106d • $83,300 - $137,400

About The Position

Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As an Associate Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under the mentorship of senior lawyers to handle a caseload of lower complexity matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Demonstrates persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools & technology.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, sense of urgency, and responsiveness.
• Exercises sound decision making and effective negotiation skills.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop knowledge on how to apply effective litigation/negotiation skills.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate effective and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under the supervision of experienced counsel.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments with or under the supervision of experienced counsel.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategy.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• 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
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree