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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business
- Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions using litigation skills and techniques
- Conduct advanced legal research
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents
- Attend court events, depositions and other appointments independently
- Provide substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners
- Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategies, technical matters and testimony
- Manage internal and external client and business partner relationships
- Provide training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners
- Mentor attorneys and legal support staff
- Initiate special projects and support office goals and business needs
- Use technology, case management systems and automation
- Travel as required to meet business needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury and proven track record of litigating jury trials with successful courtroom outcomes
- Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills
- Demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success
- In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices and adversaries
- Strong leadership, mentoring and influencing skills
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, urgency and responsiveness
- Flexible and agile mindset
- 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
- Ability to transport to court proceedings and meetings
- Valid driver's license required depending on the location
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based cash incentive awards
- Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
- Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
- Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
- Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
- Nine paid company Holidays
- Wellness program with tools, discounts and resources
- Mental health program with free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources
- Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
- Professional development
- Local focus and national legal organization support
- Hybrid work arrangement