Travelers · 1 month ago
Counsel, Claim
MI - Troy
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expTravelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a commitment to innovation and collaboration. The Counsel role involves high-quality case handling in insurance defense litigation, requiring effective legal skills to manage a caseload and deliver optimal results for clients.
Auto InsuranceInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
2 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
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
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. 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
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-03-22IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Frey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Beth Maerz
SVP, Customer, Strategy and Innovation
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