Lead Workers' Compensation Counsel

Travelers; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Associate Managing Attorney in California to lead a team of lawyers delivering proactive case handling for insured customers. You will recruit, develop and manage staff while providing expert legal judgment and advocacy in moderate to complex matters.

Join a national legal organization with local focus, mentoring staff and driving performance, collaboration and ethical standards in a dynamic Claims/Legal environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree; licensed to practice law in the required state(s).
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong advocacy, litigation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the office within the line of business and supervise staff.
• Provide high-quality counsel and oversee case handling for insured customers.
• Recruit, retain, develop and manage Staff Counsel team performance.
• Ensure ethical standards, quality control and timely reporting.

Skills

Trial experience

Superior writing

Strong lawyering skills

Change leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree

Licensed to practice law in required state(s)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Associate Managing Attorney in California to lead a team of lawyers delivering proactive case handling for insured customers. You will recruit, develop and manage staff while providing expert legal judgment and advocacy in moderate to complex matters.

Join a national legal organization with local focus, mentoring staff and driving performance, collaboration and ethical standards in a dynamic Claims/Legal environment.