Workers' Compensation Counsel

Claim, Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range$101,300.00 - $167,000.00

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Are you committed to professional growth and exceptional client service? Imagine a career as a Travelers lawyer where you can be the best you. As a Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus so you can be positioned as a strong legal advocate and valued business partner.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:
• Develop and apply effective use of trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict.
• 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 file-handling 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.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• 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 minimal supervision.
• Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality 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.