Travelers · 22 hours ago
Associate Counsel, Workers Compensation Claim
IL - Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$86K/yr - $141K/yr
1+ years expTravelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a commitment to customer care and community engagement. The Associate Counsel will handle litigation arising from claims, develop legal expertise, and manage a caseload of lower complexity matters under mentorship.
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Responsibilities
Acquire and develop knowledge on how to apply effective litigation/negotiation skills
Conduct legal research and demonstrate effective and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under the supervision of experienced counsel
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments with or under the supervision of experienced counsel
Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategy
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships
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
1-3 years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney
Demonstrates persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Proficiency in legal research tools & technology
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
Demonstrates strong communication skills, sense of urgency, and responsiveness
Exercises sound decision making and effective negotiation skills
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
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required
Regularly attends case related events (e.g. trials, deposition, site visits, etc.) and has the ability to transport to those events. Valid driver's license required depending on the location
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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