Consultant - BI Legal Solutions

Travelers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Consultant works in the Legal Solutions Center, a specialized team within Business Insurance – Legal Services. The Center consists of non-attorney legal professionals who use people, processes, and technology to support Legal Services’ strategic priorities. It works with attorneys and other departments on matters involving underwriting, product development, government relations, enterprise litigation, corporate investments, contracts, and cross-functional initiatives. The Consultant performs a variety of duties supporting attorneys and internal business partners and manages competing priorities with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or three years of experience as a paralegal, compliance professional, or in a related industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling accuracy, vocabulary, and the ability to convey complicated concepts and ideas.
• Excellent technological aptitude and ability to navigate multiple systems, including Microsoft Suite, document management systems, case management systems, and case law databases.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively and prepare presentations for business partners and senior leaders.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, take personal responsibility, and handle cases with care and confidentiality.
• Critical-thinking ability, including reading and comprehending regulations and statutes and conducting effective research.
• Ability to use Agile methodology when managing projects.
• Ability to work with a range of business segments, including other Legal Units, Underwriting, Risk Control, Service Centers, and Distribution.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate.
• Five years working as a legal professional or related industry experience.
• Experience with iManage, CounselLink, Westlaw, and Oden.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners to understand business needs and use subject matter expertise in Travelers’ internal BI systems to provide support and guidance, including AART, eLibrary, Altered Terms Tool, Oden, and Compliance Link.
• Partner with internal business stakeholders to conduct research and draft quality legal documents.
• Collect required documentation for preparing contracts or amendments.
• Design and implement streamlined policies and procedures to improve workflow efficiency and reduce costs.
• Formulate legal searches and conduct moderately complex research in legal databases, including case law research, based on business needs.
• Track, analyze, and report pending legislation or case law that may affect business partners.
• Assist in reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating work and ensure consistent compliance with internal policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program, with an annual Travelers contribution to the employee’s 401(k) when the employee makes a student loan payment.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources for wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental health program offering free professional counseling, health coaching, and other resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree