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Travelers · 2 months ago

Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Travelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a commitment to customer care and community support. The Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant will perform various legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, requiring knowledge of legal concepts and processes.

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Responsibilities

Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly
Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity
Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors
Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed
Assist with Trial preparation
Records billable time when applicable
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal documentationCase management systemInsurance defense litigationMS Office proficiencyTrial procedures knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementProblem solvingAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors
Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint
Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications
Strong knowledge of trial procedures
Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures
Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records
Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done
Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Preferred

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
1+ years experience as a legal assistant
Experience in insurance defense litigation

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.

Company

Travelers

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Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business.

H1B Sponsorship

Travelers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (75)
2024 (47)
2023 (60)
2022 (42)
2021 (27)
2020 (20)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2002-03-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Dan Frey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Beth Maerz
SVP, Customer, Strategy and Innovation
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