Workers' Compensation Associate Counsel

Overview

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 160 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.

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

$83,300.00 - $137,400.00

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.

Start your career today in our new Woodland Hills Location.

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?

What is a Must Have?

What Is in It for You?

Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

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 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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