Litigation Counsel: Workers' Compensation Defense

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company in the United States is seeking a Counsel with a strong litigation background to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity from inception through trial. You will apply legal expertise, draft pleadings, conduct research, and guide insured clients and claim partners with strategic advice.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of defense litigation experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 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 can transport to meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective litigation skills 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.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Fully utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Active license in good standing

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company in the United States is seeking a Counsel with a strong litigation background to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity from inception through trial. You will apply legal expertise, draft pleadings, conduct research, and guide insured clients and claim partners with strategic advice.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of defense litigation experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and a collaborative approach.