First-Party Claims Counsel — Litigation & Strategy

Travelers Insurance; Melville (NY); Vor Ort; USD 106.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work model

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Zusammenfassung

Travelers in New York seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for insured clients. You’ll apply your legal expertise and litigation skills to advocate effectively for clients, with strong research and writing and the ability to mentor junior staff.

The role supports a national legal organization with a local focus, offering a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and extensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Develop and apply effective use of 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 utilizes 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.

Kenntnisse

Litigation

Legal Research

Trial Skills

Client Advocacy

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Travelers in New York seeks a Counsel to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for insured clients. You’ll apply your legal expertise and litigation skills to advocate effectively for clients, with strong research and writing and the ability to mentor junior staff.

The role supports a national legal organization with a local focus, offering a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and extensive benefits.