Legal Assistant, Liability

Travelers Insurance Company • Melville, NY • 5h ago

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 170 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

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

$52,600.00 - $86,800.00

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. As a Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned.

What Will You Do?

Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.

Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.

Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events

Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.

Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.

Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.

Assist with Trial preparation.

Records billable time when applicable.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.

1+ years experience as a legal assistant.

Experience in insurance defense litigation.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.

Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.

Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.

Strong knowledge of trial procedures.

Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.

Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.

Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.

Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What is a Must Have?

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

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.

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.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (4-ESU@travelers.com) so we may assist you.

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

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .

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