2,038 Litigation Counsel jobs in the United States

**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.
**Job Category**
Claim, Legal
**Compensation Overview**
The 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**
$101,300.00 - $167,000.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What 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 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 handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity 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.
All type of court experienced welcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your trial skills in a collegial atmosphere dedicated to your professional growth.
**What Will You Do?**
+ (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.)
+ In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
+ Develop and apply effective use of trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict.
+ Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
+ Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
+ Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events and other appointments independently.
+ Learn and understand Claim and client expectations. Provide recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies.
+ Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
+ 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.
+ Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
+ Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
+ Developing a track record of trial skills and techniques.
+ Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
+ Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
+ Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
+ Works collaboratively with team members and others.
+ Demonstrates legal acumen.
+ Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
+ Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
+ Strong research skills.
+ Strong negotiation skills.
+ Decision making and problem solving abilities.
+ Sense of urgency / responsiveness.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
+ A minimum of one year 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, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **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 Practices**
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.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Counsel

General Summary

We are seeking a focused and determined attorney to join Benderson Development as Litigation Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in handling premises liability claims, lawsuits, contract disputes, and other commercial issues. The successful candidate must be tenacious, diligent, and capable of working independently on multiple matters, with a strong business orientation and a proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving.

As Litigation Counsel, you will oversee pre-suit claim investigations and manage litigation from inception to conclusion. This includes gathering evidence, directly managing internal claim adjusters and outside counsel, and working with the Risk Manager on our contractual risk management program. You will also respond to inquiries regarding insurance and indemnification provisions and provide advice on third-party vendor contracts.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Claims Management:
• Managing and mentoring a team of in-house claims adjusters who investigate various bodily injury and property damage pre-litigation claims under the company’s self-insured retention.
• Evaluating all claims and lawsuits for risk transfer opportunities, authoring tender demand letters when appropriate.
• Overseeing and managing litigation docket consisting of claims involving general premises liability, automobile accidents, construction site accidents.
• Maintaining relationships with outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions, including actively directing and monitoring lawsuit strategy.
• Reviewing and revising draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions and arbitration/mediation submissions.
• In collaboration with outside counsel, preparing fact witnesses and corporate representatives for depositions.
• Presenting factual and legal analysis of a claim or lawsuit to senior management in order to obtain settlement authority.
• Strategizing and maximizing early settlement opportunities.
• Attending mediations and/or settlement conferences.
• Continually assessing exposures and adequacy of claim reserves and escalating high exposure and/or volatile claims to management.
• Communicating directly on a daily basis with relevant company employees and with senior management.
• Maintaining timely and accurate file documentation/information in our claims/litigation management system.
• Managing our Medicare reporting obligations.

Risk Management:

• Work with Risk Manager on tenant and third-party vendor insurance and indemnity program requirements, and enhancing risk management, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Counsel other departments within the company regarding litigation exposure and risk and develop strategies for litigation prevention. Conduct training of property and other profit center managers relative to claim response, prevention and other claims-related topics.

Legal Compliance:

• Oversee and manage litigation and claims expenses. Keep up-to-date on relevant business industry, insurance and indemnity related laws and regulations to identify change and incorporate into policies, procedures, and transactions.
• Exercise primary responsibility for the implementation of legal holds, document preservation and e-discovery initiatives as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions as needed. Respond to subpoenas and other requests for documents.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by Senior Management as the needs of the organization arise, including contract review, negotiation and drafting and other legal tasks.

Job Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Bar admission in good standing
• 6 + years professional experience in the areas of general liability/bodily injury law defense work at a top-rated law firm or other in-house position.
• Detailed knowledge of contractual indemnification.
• General knowledge of insurance coverage law.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to establish rapport and build relationships with co-workers, tenants, third-party vendors and defense counsel.
• Knowledge of New York Labor Law, including Section 240, etc. a plus.
• Some travel required.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $175,000 Annually
*Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate***

Our client, a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning, developing, and managing multifamily apartment communities, primarily on the West Coast, is seeking to hire an experienced in-house counsel to manage the company's litigation matter and claims. This is a permanent, direct-hire role with the company.

Title: Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Claims Management (Direct Hire)

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Hybrid (San Mateo, CA, USA)

The Company's Legal Department is integral to the Company’s day-to-day operations and strategic success and provides practical, business-oriented and efficient advice on all legal matters. The department is functionally responsible for all the Company's legal affairs in California, Washington, and beyond, and serves both to ensure legal and ethical compliance, and to collaborate with across departments as a business partner to help create enterprise value consistent with the Company's business model. The culture of the department is fast-paced, collaborative, smart, and professional.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The position will serve as the Company's in-house legal lead for claims management focused on resolving matters efficiently, strategically, and within budget. A successful candidate will protect the company’s interest through pragmatic risk assessment, cost control, and resolution focused strategy. Managing claims to a budget, overseeing outside counsel, and driving timely, practical resolutions are core to the role. The candidate will oversee all litigation and pre-litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel, negotiation of settlements, budgeting and reserves, as well as internal and external reporting. A successful candidate will translate litigation outcomes into practical business improvements — including the development of internal compliance programs that prevent repeat issues and reduce future risk, along with the proactive identification of emerging risk and compliance plans to minimize exposure. Beyond claims, the position will provide legal support across all aspects of the Company's day-to-day operations, including but not limited to landlord/tenant law, debt collections, regulatory compliance, contracts, and data privacy. A successful candidate will be comfortable addressing legal questions across a range of disciplines, and adept at identifying the right experts and converting technical legal advice into clear, actionable guidance for business partners. The successful candidate must be business oriented as well as able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with personnel in a variety of roles, effectively translating often complex information and directives between these groups. Demonstrated business judgment, a commitment to common sense, a collaborative nature, and superior interpersonal skills will be crucial to the candidate’s success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Litigation & Claims Management

• Lead and manage all litigation and pre-litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel, budget oversight, and settlement strategy.
• Develop and implement litigation budgets, monitor reserves, and ensure timely and effective case resolution.
• Identify litigation trends and partner with operations to develop targeted risk mitigation strategies and staff training.
• Translate litigation learnings into practical improvements to business practices, compliance tools, and training programs.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Conduct regular compliance assessments to identify risk exposure, non-compliance, and process gaps.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop remediation plans and implement corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into internal complaints and compliance concerns; recommend and execute corrective measures as needed.
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics to support business decision-making.

Operational Legal Support

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to Property Operations (1,300+ team members) on a variety of matters, including resident disputes and regulatory issues.
• Oversee the resolution of property incident tickets in coordination with site teams to prevent legal escalation.
• Negotiate and draft various legal agreements including settlement agreements and lease terminations.
• Review third-party vendor agreements and contracts, offering risk-aligned negotiation guidance.
• Collaborate on the development and delivery of legal training for site teams on high-risk and recurring issues.

Policy & Process Development

• Lead updates to internal policies, procedures, and forms in response to evolving laws and regulations.
• Contribute to department-wide legal initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Vice President, Legal & General Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California and/or Washington strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5–7+ years of legal experience, preferably with a blend of law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated litigation and claims management experience required.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and landlord/tenant law strongly preferred.
• Experience using Legal Tracker, LinkSquares, or ServiceNow is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a business-oriented approach to legal problem solving.
• Skilled in managing outside counsel and internal clients across functional levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal issues into practical guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple high-impact projects, and deliver results in a fastpaced environment.
• High attention to detail, analytical acumen, and proficiency in interpreting legal data.
• Technologically adept with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

We are seeking a focused and determined attorney to join our client as Litigation Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in handling premises liability claims, lawsuits, contract disputes, and other commercial issues. The successful candidate must be tenacious, diligent, and capable of working independently on multiple matters, with a strong business orientation and a proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving.

As Litigation Counsel, you will oversee pre-suit claim investigations and manage litigation from inception to conclusion. This includes gathering evidence, directly managing internal claim adjusters and outside counsel, and working with the Risk Manager on our contractual risk management program. You will also respond to inquiries regarding insurance and indemnification provisions and provide advice on third-party vendor contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Claims Management:

• Managing and mentoring a team of in-house claims adjusters who investigate various bodily injury and property damage pre-litigation claims under the company’s self-insured retention.
• Evaluating all claims and lawsuits for risk transfer opportunities, authoring tender demand letters when appropriate.
• Overseeing and managing litigation docket consisting of claims involving general premises liability, automobile accidents, construction site accidents.
• Maintaining relationships with outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions, including actively directing and monitoring lawsuit strategy.
• Reviewing and revising draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions and arbitration/mediation submissions.
• In collaboration with outside counsel, preparing fact witnesses and corporate representatives for depositions.
• Presenting factual and legal analysis of a claim or lawsuit to senior management in order to obtain settlement authority.
• Strategizing and maximizing early settlement opportunities.
• Attending mediations and/or settlement conferences.
• Continually assessing exposures and adequacy of claim reserves and escalating high exposure and/or volatile claims to management.
• Communicating directly daily with relevant company employees and with senior management.
• Maintaining timely and accurate file documentation/information in our claims/litigation management system.
• Managing our Medicare reporting obligations.

Risk Management:

• Work with Risk Manager on tenant and third-party vendor insurance and indemnity program requirements, and enhancing risk management, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Counsel other departments within the company regarding litigation exposure and risk and develop strategies for litigation prevention. Conduct training of property and other profit center managers related to claim response, prevention and other claims-related topics.

Legal Compliance:

• Oversee and manage litigation and claims expenses. Keep up to date on relevant business industry, insurance and indemnity related laws and regulations to identify change and incorporate into policies, procedures, and transactions.
• Exercise primary responsibility for the implementation of legal holds, document preservation and e-discovery initiatives as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions as needed. Respond to subpoenas and other requests for documents.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by Senior Management as the needs of the organization arise, including contract review, negotiation and drafting and other legal tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• · JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• · Bar admission in good standing
• · 6 + years professional experience in the areas of general liability/bodily injury law defense work at a top-rated law firm or other in-house position.
• · Detailed knowledge of contractual indemnification.
• · General knowledge of insurance coverage law.
• · Excellent analytical skills.
• · Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• · Strong ability to establish rapport and build relationships with co-workers, tenants, third-party vendors and defense counsel.
• · Knowledge of New York Labor Law, including Section 240, etc. a plus.
• · Some travel required.

To apply or learn more, please contact:

Vivi Lamb , Principal

Colin McKenzie Consulting

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The Senior Counsel, Litigation will manage the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation. You will provide risk-adjusted advice on a broad range of litigation matters.

You will be agile, highly organized, and have the skills, drive, and flexibility to support and accelerate this leading technology company, addressing cutting-edge legal issues and organizational challenges. This is a full-time position based in Seattle, San Francisco, or Washington, DC, reporting to Databricks' Deputy General Counsel.

This position may be filled at the Counsel or Senior Counsel level, depending on the candidate's years of experience and skillset.

The impact you will have:

• Oversee outside counsel including management of budgets, directing litigation strategy, reviewing and finalizing pleadings, mediation/arbitration statements, and settlement agreements.
• Actively manage the strategic defense of complex domestic and global claims, arbitrations, mediations and litigation, effectively and within budget.
• Investigate and respond to attorney demand letters and other pre-litigation matters, including communicating with opposing counsel and negotiating resolutions.
• Manage litigation discovery processes including production and trial preparation, use of leading e-discovery tools and protocols and creation of internal discovery process documentation.
• Supporting investigations, including reviewing, revising, and finalizing investigation reports and providing pragmatic advice regarding remedial measures.
• Exercise keen business and legal judgment in advising on litigation matters to a wide range of stakeholders. You know when to say "yes", "no, unless .", and "no", but you also know when to escalate concerns.
• Provide risk-adjusted advice to Databricks' commercial teams and other business partners, including advice on commercial clauses from a litigation context.
• Support litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.
• Build and maintain a global litigation function, including identifying and implementing process improvements that allow the business and the function to scale for growth.
• Assess the business and legal landscape to anticipate potential litigation and disputes and provide proactive advice to the business to mitigate legal risks.
• Support Legal department, team-related, and other business projects as assigned.•

What we look for:

• JD from an accredited institution and licensed to practice law in either California, Washington, or Washington, DC.
• Prior tech sector experience preferred, including cloud services and big data
• 6+ years of litigation/litigation management, investigations, and law experience; law firm experience required
• 6+ years of experience managing the strategic defense of complex domestic and global claims and litigation effectively and within budget.
• Experience supporting the litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.
• Fluency in translating legal advice into practical, risk-adjusted, business-oriented advice
• Assess quickly the latest situations and develop practical options to respond to and resolve risks
• Strong work ethic
• Great judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to work on complex legal issues and in new global regions as we continue to grow
• Aptitude and appetite for identifying and developing critical process improvements

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$229,000-$320,575 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Job Description

Job Description

Applicant should have a strong background in PAGA, Wage and Hour, Discrimination, and DFEH/ EEOC Claims. Applicant should be self-sufficient in drafting pleadings, discovery, and substantive motions, along with offering employer litigation advice and counseling. Some travel within the greater Los Angeles area is a job requisite. Additional work may include advice and follow-up on Worker’s Compensation litigation and claims.

A California Bar License is required. This position is full-time, with a majority of time reporting into corporate office in Encino, CA

Join Zoox's dynamic legal team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation! We're seeking a passionate Product & Litigation Counsel to support our mission as we make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable. In this role, you'll help steer our cutting-edge, all-electric robotaxi service from design and testing to full-scale commercial launch, providing critical legal guidance on product liability and safety at every stage. You'll be working directly with Zoox's Associate General Counsel & Director, Product & Regulatory, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility.

In this role, you will:

• Manage vehicle and incident claims and lawsuits, respond to civil subpoenas, and support the company's litigation readiness.
• Work closely with our product, engineering, safety, and operations teams to identify and mitigate product litigation risks.
• Support incident response, including investigations, reporting, and communications.
• Review technical documentation, safety reports, and other publications for legal risk alignment and external messaging.
• Provide general legal support across the company on all matters as Zoox's operations and services grow.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of legal experience focused on products liability, automotive negligence, and/or safety-related matters.
• Strong litigation background, including experience managing litigation and familiarity with discovery best practices.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to "play out of position" as needed.
• Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving.
• Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar.
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Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), or other complex consumer products.
• Experience in the ridehail or common carrier industry.
• Experience working on a product launch or service rollout.
• On-call or incident response experience.
• Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations.
• Background in insurance, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law

$183,000 - $220,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

**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.
**Job Category**
Claim, Legal
**Compensation Overview**
The 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**
$83,300.00 - $137,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What 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 an Associate Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under the mentorship of senior lawyers to handle a caseload of lower complexity 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.
**What Will You Do?**
+ (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.)
+ In the handling of a case load of lower complexity matters, your responsibilities will include:
+ Acquire knowledge and understand how to develop and apply effective trial skills through increased litigation complexity.
+ Provide legal research and demonstrate effective and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
+ Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under the supervision of experienced counsel.
+ Attend court events and other appointments with or under the supervision of experienced counsel.
+ Learn and understand Claim customer's expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals.
+ Handle a reduced, lower complexity caseload.
+ Handle special projects as assigned.
+ Provide recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
+ Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
+ Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
+ Adhere to all best practices in file management.
+ Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
+ Travel as required to meet business needs.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
+ Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
+ Works collaboratively with team members and others.
+ Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
+ Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
+ Strong research skills.
+ Decision making and problem solving abilities.
+ Sense of urgency / responsiveness.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
+ 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, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **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 Practices**
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.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

**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.
**Job Category**
Claim, Legal
**Compensation Overview**
The 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**
$83,300.00 - $137,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What 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 an Associate Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under the mentorship of senior lawyers to handle a caseload of lower complexity 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.
**What Will You Do?**
+ (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.)
+ In the handling of a case load of lower complexity matters, your responsibilities will include:
+ Acquire knowledge and understand how to develop and apply effective trial skills through increased litigation complexity.
+ Provide legal research and demonstrate effective and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
+ Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under the supervision of experienced counsel.
+ Attend court events and other appointments with or under the supervision of experienced counsel.
+ Learn and understand Claim customer's expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals.
+ Handle a reduced, lower complexity caseload.
+ Handle special projects as assigned.
+ Provide recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
+ Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
+ Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
+ Adhere to all best practices in file management.
+ Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
+ Travel as required to meet business needs.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
+ Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
+ Works collaboratively with team members and others.
+ Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
+ Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
+ Strong research skills.
+ Decision making and problem solving abilities.
+ Sense of urgency / responsiveness.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
+ 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, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **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 Practices**
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.
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