Litigation Attorney

Travelers Canada; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers Canada in California is seeking an experienced insurance defense litigation attorney to handle a caseload from inception through trial, with opportunities to negotiate resolutions.

The role emphasizes strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and client collaboration, with travel as required to meet business needs. We offer comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and a strong retirement program.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; active license in good standing.
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
• Strong communication, persuasive writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.

Job description

* In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:* Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.* Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.* Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.* Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.* Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.* Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.* Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.* Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.* Travel as required to meet business needs.* Perform other duties as assigned.* 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.* Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences* Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service* Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.* Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.* Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.* Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.* Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.* Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.* 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.* Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.* Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.* **Health Insurance**: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.* **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.* **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine 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.In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.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.