Counsel - Liability

Travelers • Hamden, CT

13d • Onsite

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. As a member of the Staff Counsel team, you will handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, trials, 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.
• 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.
• 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• 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.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• A minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental health program provides 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: Mid Level