Travelers

Workers' Compensation Counsel

Travelers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rancho Cordova • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $106,300 - $175,400 per year

About the role

  • 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, 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation skillslegal researchlegal writingcase analysisdrafting pleadingsnegotiation skillsoral advocacycase handlingtrial experienceinsurance defense
Soft Skills
strong communicationcollaborative relationshipscustomer serviceattention to detaildecision makingsense of urgencyresponsivenessflexible mindsetagile mindsetpersuasive presentation