Senior Counsel -Complex Auto & General Liability
Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and
each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this
commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best
property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join
us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives
on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do
it.Compensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for
this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad
range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual
salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors,
including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the
skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the
candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our
comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also
eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary
Range$119,700.00 - $197,500.00Target Openings1What Is the
Opportunity?Are you committed to professional growth and
exceptional client service? Imagine a career as a Travelers lawyer
where you can be the best you. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers
you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and
will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and
litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher
exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver
optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. Travelers offers
the strength of a national legal organization committed to your
professional development while maintaining a local focus so you can
be positioned as a strong legal advocate and valued business
partner.Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is
designed to support flexibility.What Will You Do?(May include all
or the majority but not limited to these components.)In the
handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex
litigation matters, your responsibilities will include:Litigate
cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial
skills.Specialize in one or more areas of practice.Demonstrate
strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.Draft
substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal
documents.Build and foster internal and external client
relationships with a customer-centric focus.Provide leadership
through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.Provide
internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to
insured clients and Claim partners.Provide in-depth, substantive
analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim
partners consistent with best practices.Effectively utilize support
staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.Adhere to
all best practices in file handling.Fully and effectively utilizes
available technology, case management system and automation.Travel
as required to meet business needs.Initiate special projects and
identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business
needs.Perform other duties as assigned.What Will Our Ideal
Candidate Have?Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.7+
years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experienceProven
track record of trial skills and techniques.Appreciation for, and
commitment to, delivery of the highest quality legal
work.Demonstrates strong legal acumen.Demonstrates strong technical
knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend,
assimilate and communicate complex information.Demonstrates
in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional
practices, adversaries and the litigation process.Proven track
record of case results favorable to outside counsel.Demonstrates
strong leadership through mentoring and influencing
skills.Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to
business initiatives and goals.Demonstrates personal commitment to
professional development.Critical and strategic thinker.Sound
decision-maker and problem solver.Strong negotiation, research and
trial skills.Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to
customer service.Sense of urgency / responsiveness.What is a Must
Have?Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.A
minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or prior legal
experience.Active license in good standing to practice law in the
state(s) in which representation is required.Valid driver's license
required depending on the location.What Is in It for You?Health
Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including
spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for
coverage from the first day of employment.Retirement: Travelers
matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your
first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have
student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings
Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan,
Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k)
account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100%
funded by Travelers.Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers
with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid
company Holidays.Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program
is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve
your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides
access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other
resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance,
you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed
therapist.Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the
communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that
enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.Employment
PracticesTravelers 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.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.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs
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