Travelers

Associate Senior Counsel, Claim

Travelers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Blue Bell • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,400 - $198,700 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leverage pre-trial and trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
  • Conduct proficient to advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
  • Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
  • Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
  • Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
  • Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including accountability for managing client and business partner relationships.
  • Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
  • Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
  • Contributes to special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
  • Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
  • Travel as required to meet business needs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Demonstrates an aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of preparing and/or litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
  • Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
  • Capably fosters collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrates leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
  • Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
  • Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency and responsiveness.
  • 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.
  • 4 years experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
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 writingdrafting pleadingscase analysisjury trialssummary judgmentappellate practicenegotiation skillscase management
Soft Skills
persuasive communicationrelationship managementmentoringcollaborationdecision makingattention to detailflexibilityurgencyresponsivenessleadership
Certifications
Juris Doctorateactive law license