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Associate Senior Counsel focusing on insurance defense litigation at Travelers. Responsible for moderate to higher complexity cases and mentoring less experienced attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- In the handling of a caseload of predominantly moderate and higher exposure cases, including Major Case litigation matters depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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.
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.
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