Workers' Compensation Counsel

7 days ago


Orange, California, United States Travelers Insurance Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Counsel to join our team at Travelers Insurance. As a Counsel, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, providing high-quality, proactive case handling, and delivering optimal results for our insured customers.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a variety of cases, including insurance litigation. You will work closely with our Claim and client teams to provide recommendations and case analysis on appropriate file-handling strategies.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of trial skills and techniques, excellent research skills, and the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate their position. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Travel as required to meet business needs.
  • Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • 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 We Offer
  • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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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