Counsel, Claim

Travelers Insurance Company • Marysville, WA • 2d 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

$106,300.00 - $175,400.00

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, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As an Associate Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under the mentorship of senior lawyers to handle a caseload of lower complexity matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

What Will You Do?

In the handling of a case load of lower complexity matters, your responsibilities will include:

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.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

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.

What is a Must Have?

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.

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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