Workers' Compensation Defense Counsel

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Counsel to handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity arising from claims against insureds and the company. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, delivering proactive, high-quality litigation services focused on optimal outcomes for insured clients.

You will apply strong legal research, persuasive writing, and negotiation skills while collaborating with claim partners and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply 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 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.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Strong communication

Legal writing

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Travelers is seeking a Counsel to handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity arising from claims against insureds and the company. You will manage cases from inception through trial and appeal, delivering proactive, high-quality litigation services focused on optimal outcomes for insured clients.

You will apply strong legal research, persuasive writing, and negotiation skills while collaborating with claim partners and clients.