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About the Role

Travelers Claim Legal Staff Counsel office in San Jose, California is expanding. This is a fully remote position based in the San Jose area. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and mentor less experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
Travel as required to meet business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Skills

Litigation skills
Legal research
Legal writing
Presentation skills
Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery
Case analysis
Client relationship management
Mentoring
Leadership
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Responsiveness
Flexibility
Agility

Location

San Jose, California

Work Type

Fully remote

Experience Level

Senior Counsel
7+ years

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$132,800.00 - $219,100.00

Benefits

Health Insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members.
401(k) matching contributions (dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of eligible pay, subject to annual maximum).
Paying it Forward Savings Program for employees with student loan debt (Travelers contributes to 401(k) when student loan payments are made).
Pension Plan (100% funded by Travelers).
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually.
Nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program (tools, discounts, resources, free professional counseling, health coaching).
Volunteer Encouragement (Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program).

About the Company

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other.
Travelers has maintained its reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years.
We foster a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.