The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Temporary Liability Trial Attorney
Posted on Nov 18 Buffalo, NY 284 views
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That鈥檚 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 Overview
The hourly 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 hourly rate 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
$60.00 - $90.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
TEMPORARY ATTORNEY position. 5-month assignment.
热点黑料 Defense; Auto and General Liability experience a must.
Responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigates cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to independently handle a diverse caseload or Auto, General Liability and Construction matters with moderate to high level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution.
Provides high quality, proactive case handling with 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鈥� insured customers.
Conducts legal research as necessitated.
Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
Attends hearings, court events and other appointments independently.
Understands claim client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals.
Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
Integrates legal support staff into case handling process.
Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
Travels as required to meet business needs.
Provide advice to claim partners, claim clients and clients.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
7+ years of legal experience.
热点黑料 litigation work exposure desirable.
Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques.
Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the state in which representation is required 鈥� State of New York.
Articulate presentation skills using technology.
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Voice Recognition Technology and other law office management programs.
OTHER
Independent 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 desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
Demonstrates superior legal acumen.
Proven 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.
Decision making and problem-solving abilities.
Sense of urgency/responsiveness.
Position requires physical activity, including but not limited to bending, stooping, repetitive motion, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.
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 .
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That鈥檚 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 Overview
The hourly 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 hourly rate 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
$60.00 - $90.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
TEMPORARY ATTORNEY position. 5-month assignment.
热点黑料 Defense; Auto and General Liability experience a must.
Responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigates cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to independently handle a diverse caseload or Auto, General Liability and Construction matters with moderate to high level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution.
Provides high quality, proactive case handling with 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鈥� insured customers.
Conducts legal research as necessitated.
Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
Attends hearings, court events and other appointments independently.
Understands claim client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals.
Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
Integrates legal support staff into case handling process.
Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
Travels as required to meet business needs.
Provide advice to claim partners, claim clients and clients.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
7+ years of legal experience.
热点黑料 litigation work exposure desirable.
Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques.
Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the state in which representation is required 鈥� State of New York.
Articulate presentation skills using technology.
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Voice Recognition Technology and other law office management programs.
OTHER
Independent 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 desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
Demonstrates superior legal acumen.
Proven 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.
Decision making and problem-solving abilities.
Sense of urgency/responsiveness.
Position requires physical activity, including but not limited to bending, stooping, repetitive motion, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.
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 .
