Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Melville, NY

In-House

Melville, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Melville, NY

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Counsel First Party Specialty Cases: A Legal Opportunity with Travelers

SEO Friendly Job Title: Counsel - First Party Specialty Cases

H1 Heading: Join Our Team as a Counsel for First Party Specialty Cases

H2 Heading: Opportunity for Professional Growth and Exceptional Client Service

Imagine a career with Travelers where you can be the best version of yourself. As a Counsel, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of varying complexity and delivering optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. With over 160 years of experience, Travelers is a leading property and casualty insurer in the industry. Join us to discover a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration, and imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview:

The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and reflects a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary will be determined by factors such as the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Travelers also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range: $101, - $167,
Target Openings: 1

What is the Opportunity?

As a Counsel with Travelers, you will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of varying complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. You will be responsible for high-quality, proactive case handling and will have the support of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. This will position you as a strong legal advocate and valued business partner.

What Will You Do?

- Develop and apply effective 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.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system, and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

- 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- Insurance litigation work exposure desirable, particularly in areas of First Party Uninsured/Underinsured, No-Fault, Liability and Recovery matters.
- Developing a track record of trial and deposition 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.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Sense of urgency/responsiveness.

What is a Must Have?

- Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
- A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

What Is in It for You?

- Health Insurance: Eligible for coverage from the first day of employment for employees and their eligible family members, including spouses, domestic partners, and children.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program to receive contributions into your 401(k) account when making payments towards student loan debt. Eligible for a 100% funded Pension Plan.
- 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: Access tools, discounts, and resources to empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. Free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources available through the mental health program.
- Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices:

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse customers and communities we serve to deliver the best products and services. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse talent pool and fostering an inclusive workplace where differences are celebrated, belonging is promoted, and extraordinary results are achieved.

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 have any specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please contact us for assistance.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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