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About the Role

Travelers offers a national legal organization committed to professional development, fostering strong business partners and trusted advisors who deliver exceptional value through local expertise and client service. The team handles litigation from inception through trial and appeal. As an Associate Counsel, you will manage a caseload of lower complexity matters, develop legal expertise and litigation skills under senior lawyer mentorship, and deliver optimal results for insured customers.

Responsibilities

Acquire and develop effective litigation and negotiation skills.
Conduct legal research and demonstrate persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents under supervision.
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments under supervision.
Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
Utilize available technology, case management systems, and automation effectively.
Travel as required to meet business needs.
Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Ability to regularly attend case related events (e.g., trials, depositions, site visits) and transport to those events.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Skills

Persuasive legal writing skills.
Oral advocacy skills.
Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships.
Strong communication skills.
Sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Sound decision-making.
Effective negotiation skills.
Flexible and agile mindset.
Willingness to take on new challenges.

Location

Nationwide

Experience Level

1-3 years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney.

Education Level

Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree.
Graduate of an accredited law school.

Salary/Compensations

$85,600.00 - $141,200.00
Eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Benefits

Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members from day one.
401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay.
Paying it Forward Savings Program (401k contribution for student loan payments).
100% funded Pension Plan.
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually.
Nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources.
Mental health program with free professional counseling services and health coaching.
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

About the Company

Travelers' Promise: Taking care of customers, communities, and each other.
Maintained reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers for over 170 years.
Culture rooted in innovation and collaboration.
More than 30,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
10 Diversity Networks celebrating culture and communities.
Recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs and Military Times.
Employees volunteer for important causes each year.

Equal Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
Values unique abilities and talents, recognizing benefits from differences.
Candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance or graduation from educational institutions.
Specific questions regarding physical requirements can be addressed via email for assistance.