Travelers · 2 months ago
Senior Counsel, In-House Coverage Litigation Firm
NY - New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $242K/yr
7+ years expTravelers is a well-established property casualty insurer with a strong reputation for customer care. The Senior Counsel role involves providing high quality legal services, representing the company in litigation, and advising on complex insurance coverage disputes.
Auto InsuranceInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations
Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise
Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues
Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk
Advises senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters
Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents
Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, on-line documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences
Builds and maintains strong client relationships
May act as mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegal/staff; explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments
Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law
Ensures timely submission of work product as required
Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes
Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements
Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company
Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery
Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases. Reviews invoices from local counsel and recommends adjustments
Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel
Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
7 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
Six to ten years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes
Understanding and awareness of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage
Demonstrates strong lawyering skills, including effective oral and written advocacy
Accurately assesses the degree of legal risk and opportunity in a given situation
While understanding business goals, exercises independent judgment in providing advice and strategic recommendations
Persuasively advocates position
Demonstrates expertise in legal specialty areas
Identifies issues; appreciates interaction between facts and the law; grasps legal complexities
Effectively and accurately researches legal issues
Understands potential exposure, settlement value, corporate risk and opportunity; understands needs and goals of participants; marshals facts and law; uses creativity in developing effective strategy and persuasively presenting the position; and demonstrates flexibility to achieve an appropriate resolution
Demonstrates excellence in the provision of legal counsel and advice
Earns trust, confidence, and respect through consistent performance; fosters open and honest communication; shares with department significant court decisions and/or litigation trends; candidly offers ideas, thoughtful feedback and a reasoned point of view
When appropriate, challenges assumptions
Acts with integrity; takes appropriate risks
Ability to present information and advice in a clear, concise, logical and well-organized manner to enable clients to make informed, well-reasoned business decisions
Uses, leverages, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related technology as it evolves (e.g. hardware, software, business unit applications, and systems tools.)
Knows and understands the business supported and acts on legal issues in the context of business objectives and initiatives
Looks for new and innovative ways to achieve business legal objectives
Gains, absorbs and applies new information to identify and address own learning and development needs to keep skills current
Demonstrates behavior that causes individual to be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy, including a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Influences others without using formal authority
Is open to being influenced to explore new possibilities
Adjusts own style according to the demands of the situation
Identifies and utilizes corporate and outside personnel and sources of information to achieve goals
Uses, takes advantage of, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related resources, including technology
Admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY, NJ, MA and/or CT or willingness to gain admission the Bar in one of more of the foregoing states
Benefits
Health Insurance
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.
Company
Travelers
Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2002-03-22IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Frey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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