Workers' Compensation Defense Counsel — Litigation Expert

Travelers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Rewards

Job summary

Travelers offers a national legal organization with local focus, providing professional development as a Counsel. You will handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity, leveraging your litigation skills from inception through trial and appeal to deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

The role emphasizes proactive case handling, collaboration with claim partners and clients, and effective use of case management technology, with travel as needed to support business needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Travelers offers a national legal organization with local focus, providing professional development as a Counsel. You will handle a caseload of low to moderate complexity, leveraging your litigation skills from inception through trial and appeal to deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.

The role emphasizes proactive case handling, collaboration with claim partners and clients, and effective use of case management technology, with travel as needed to support business needs.