Counsel

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a skilled attorney to provide high-quality legal representation. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in litigation, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage complex cases independently. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Qualifications

• 2-9 years of legal experience required.
• Active license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases to verdict and handle a full caseload.
• Conduct legal research and supervise projects.
• Mentor and train less experienced counsel.

Skills

Trial Skills

Legal Writing

Oral Advocacy

Client Relationship Management

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

Responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus.

What Will You Do?

• Litigate cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
• Independently handle a full to moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial / resolution.
• Work under the guidance of Senior Counsel in litigating complex and high exposure files.
• Conduct legal research as necessitated and supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
• Independently draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
• Attend court events and other appointments independently.
• Learn and understand claim customers' expectations and key department business goals and assist them in meeting those goals.
• Handle and actively seek opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees.
• Provide recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Integrate legal support staff into case handling process.
• Build and maintain superior internal and external client relationships.
• Complete all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
• Effectively make use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Adhere to all standards of excellence in file management.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Mentor and train less experienced counsel and legal support staff.
• Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• 2-9 years or equivalent legal experience
• Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques
• Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the province(s) in which representation is required.
• Active license to practice law.
• Articulate presentation skills using technology.
• Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.

What is a Must Have?

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• 2 years legal experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement : Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
• Paid Time Off : Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve 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.

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.

We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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 / .