Liability Trial Counsel

Travelers; Bellevue (WA); Vor Ort; USD 133.000 - 219.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Travelers is seeking an experienced attorney in Washington to manage higher exposure defense matters. You will handle cases from inception through trial and appeal, collaborating with experts and partners to deliver exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong jury-trial skills, and excellent advocacy. A JD and licensed practice in the applicable state are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• The candidate has 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury with a track record of favorable outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy with experience in summary judgment or appellate work.
• In-depth knowledge of bench, bar and local jurisdictional practices.
• Leadership through mentoring colleagues and staff.
• Excellent negotiation skills and sound decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Leverage trial experience to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct advanced legal research and persuasive writing and presentations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions and appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Collaborate with experts to develop case strategies and testimony.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Deliver training and legal updates to insured clients and claim partners.
• Mentor other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Jury trials

Legal research

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim, Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$132,800.00 - $219,100.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal.

In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:

• Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.

Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes

Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.

Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.

Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.

Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service

Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.

Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.

Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.

Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

What is a Must Have?

Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.

7 years experience as a practicing attorney.

Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

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