Litigation Attorney

Salary Range: $106,300 - $175,400. Responsibilities Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution. Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently. Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies. Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships. Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients. Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation. Travel as required to meet business needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney. Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service. Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills. Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology. Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness. Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills. Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve. Must Haves Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school. 2 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 and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver’s license required depending on the location. Benefits 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. Student loan assistance: Travelers offers a Paying it Forward Savings Program to contribute annually to your 401(k) when you make a payment toward your student loan. Fully funded Pension Plan. Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. Wellness Program: Tools, discounts and resources that support wellness and mental health. Volunteer encouragement through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program. Equal Opportunity Employer Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings and recognize the benefits of diversity. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose education dates. Candidates can inquire about physical requirements of the role via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr