Counsel, Claim - Melville, United States - The Travelers Companies, Inc.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Verified Company

Melville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category

Claim, Legal

Compensation Overview

Salary Range

$100, $165,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
What Will You Do?
- (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.)

In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events and other appointments independently.
Learn and understand Claim and client expectations. Provide recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate filehandling strategies.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation.
Travel as required to meet business needs.
Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
Developing a track record of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to analyze legal issues with mínimal supervision.
Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of highquality legal work.
Works collaboratively with team members and others.
Demonstrates legal acumen.
Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
Strong research skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Decision making and problem solving abilities.
Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

What is a Must Have?

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members including spouses, domestic partners, and children are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
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.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

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Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.