Associate Counsel - Litigation & Client Impact

Travelers; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) contributions match

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Diversity Networks

Job summary

Travelers seeks an Associate Counsel to handle a caseload of lower complexity matters, mentored by senior lawyers, and to develop litigation skills for insured clients.

The role requires J.D. and active state bar admission, with a focus on high-quality case handling, research, and persuasive advocacy. It offers opportunities for professional growth within a national legal organization and local client service focus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of litigation experience and strong persuasive writing.
• Proficiency in legal research tools & technology.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Strong communication skills, sense of urgency, and responsiveness.
• Sound decision making and effective negotiation skills.
• Flexible and agile mindset to take on evolving challenges.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop knowledge on how to apply effective litigation/negotiation skills.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under supervision.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments with supervision.
• 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 utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal research tools

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

State bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Travelers seeks an Associate Counsel to handle a caseload of lower complexity matters, mentored by senior lawyers, and to develop litigation skills for insured clients.

The role requires J.D. and active state bar admission, with a focus on high-quality case handling, research, and persuasive advocacy. It offers opportunities for professional growth within a national legal organization and local client service focus.