Property Counsel

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. 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. 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 skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

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 a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers’ insured customers.

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.

Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.

Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.

Travel as required to meet business needs.

3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.

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.

Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

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.

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: 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.

Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

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