Travelers

Liability Counsel

Travelers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bellevue • Washington • 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.
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
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.
  • 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.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation skillslegal researchlegal writingcase analysisdrafting pleadingsnegotiationoral advocacycase managementfile handling strategiesinsurance defense litigation
Soft Skills
strong communication skillscollaborative relationshipscustomer serviceattention to detaildecision makingnegotiation skillsflexible mindsetagile mindsetsense of urgencyresponsiveness
Certifications
Juris Doctorateequivalent International legal degree