Senior Counsel, Claim

The Travelers Companies • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Are you committed to professional growth and exceptional client service? Imagine a career as a Travelers lawyer where you can be the best you. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus so you can be positioned as a strong legal advocate and valued business partner.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
• 7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience
• Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
• Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of the highest quality legal work.
• Demonstrates strong legal acumen.
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries and the litigation process.
• Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel.
• Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
• Critical and strategic thinker.
• Sound decision-maker and problem solver.
• Strong negotiation, research and trial skills.
• Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service.
• Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills.
• Specialize in one or more areas of practice.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices.
• Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
• Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
• Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees