Senior Workers' Comp Litigation & Office Leader

Travelers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 153,700 - 253,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Associate Managing Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA to lead a team of attorneys delivering high-quality and proactive case handling for our insured customers.

You will recruit, retain, develop, and manage staff performance, apply litigation expertise, and drive cost-effective results while upholding Travelers’ values and local focus.

This role offers leadership, professional growth, and a national legal framework with local impact.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the required state(s) and status in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the office within the line of business, practice group or satellite office, including acting as backup for Managing Counsel in absence of Managing Counsel.
• Ensure that the line of business provides outstanding advocacy to clients and achieves excellent results on own cases and those assigned to Counsel within the practice group.
• Assist in managing the office to meet all financial expectations of the program.
• Responsible for talent management, including staffing, performance management, engagement, development and compensation.
• Drive and promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, integrity, and teamwork.
• Assign cases to Staff Counsel, matching experience and skills.
• Maintain caseload expectations and ensure timely, quality work products.
• Develop and implement strategies to address development opportunities and conduct training.
• Maintain high standards of client service and quality reviews.
• Assist with office and Staff Counsel program initiatives; participate in regional and national projects.
• Ensure ethical standards and compliance across offices.
• Handle a caseload as determined with Managing Counsel.
• Collaborate to use management information to drive performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Submit required reports and time/expense documentation.

Skills

Trial experience

Superior writing

Legal advocacy

Change leadership

Integrity

Team collaboration

Communication to partners

Influential presentations

Feedback for under-performers

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Active license to practice law

Tools

None

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Associate Managing Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA to lead a team of attorneys delivering high-quality and proactive case handling for our insured customers.

You will recruit, retain, develop, and manage staff performance, apply litigation expertise, and drive cost-effective results while upholding Travelers’ values and local focus.

This role offers leadership, professional growth, and a national legal framework with local impact.