Workers' Compensation Counsel — Insurance Defense & Trials

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Overland Park (KS)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 175,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Travelers offers a national legal role focusing on defense litigation for insured clients. You will manage cases from filing through trial or appeal, conduct detailed legal research, and present compelling arguments to diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the bar, and brings practical experience in defense litigation. The position requires collaboration with claim partners and may involve travel to meet client needs.

Qualifications

  • Active license to practice law in the required state(s).
  • 2+ years of practicing attorney experience in insurance defense is preferred.
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for the role and client matters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply effective litigation strategies to handle cases from inception through trial or appeal.
  • Conduct legal research and craft persuasive writing and presentations for varied audiences.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and other documents.
  • Attend court events, depositions, and other proceedings as required.
  • Provide case analyses and recommendations to insured clients and partners on file handling strategies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and partners.
  • Utilize available technology and case management systems to support efficient handling of matters.
  • Travel as required to meet business needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defense
Legal writing
Oral advocacy
Case management
Negotiation
Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate
Bar license

Tools

Case management software
Legal research databases

Job description

Travelers offers a national legal role focusing on defense litigation for insured clients. You will manage cases from filing through trial or appeal, conduct detailed legal research, and present compelling arguments to diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the bar, and brings practical experience in defense litigation. The position requires collaboration with claim partners and may involve travel to meet client needs.

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