Executive Trial Counsel

Who Are We?

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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

$165,000.00 - $272,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

We are seeking a highly motivated and very experienced complex litigation trial attorney to handle high exposure litigation from inception through trial in state and federal courts in the greater New York City metropolitan area. Executive Trial Counsel must have a proven track record of trial success defending corporations and businesses in a wide range of tort cases, including but not limited to the following: construction accidents, premises liability, product liability, trucking litigation, and wrongful death cases. The Executive Trial Counsel will partner and collaborate with other in-house law offices to deliver optimal case resolution and trial strategies and will have opportunities to parachute in to complex cases for trial in New York and surrounding states.

This position will cover the metro NY region and the selected candidate will be expected to work out of one of our NY offices in New York City, Tarrytown, or Melville.

What Will You Do?

• Independently handles complex litigation and large exposure cases from case inception through trial/resolution.

• Partners and collaborates with other staff counsel offices to deliver optimal case resolution/trial strategies.

• Consults nationally/regionally with counsel colleagues to develop and execute optimal case resolution/trial strategies.

• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law, including at trial.

• Advises management on alternatives, outcomes and legal actions which could have a sizable impact on company business and future operations.

• Proactively identifies and communicates exposure and risk in a timely manner to insured clients and claim partners.

• Directs or conducts research of legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.

• Drafts substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.

• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.

• Takes a leadership role in working collaboratively with claim and business partners to achieve results and identify/resolve issues.

• Acts as a mentor and coach to other attorneys and paralegals/staff.

• Provides internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and claim partners.

• Reviews invoices from experts, recommends adjustments and within authority level, approve invoices.

• Provides in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and claim partners in a timely manner.

• Initiates special projects and identifies opportunities to support office goals/business needs.

• Travels as required to meet business needs. This includes within a given jurisdiction and may include handling litigation and trying high exposure litigation in other jurisdictions.

• When leading others and providing direction and oversight on cases, is able to effectively delegate, coach, develop and leverage employees' unique talents to enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Strong and persuasive oral advocacy, negotiation and writing skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills

• Exceptional legal acumen including in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices and the litigation process

• Strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information

• Strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills

• In-depth business and company knowledge and commitment to customer service.

• Exhibits the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct

• Sound decision-maker and problem solver

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• 15 years of prior legal experience preferred including recent jury trials to verdict in high exposure matters.

• Prior experience at the Senior Associate/Partner preferred.

• In addition to New York, would be beneficial to also be licensed to practice law in CT and/or NJ to support the tri-state metro region.

• Prior experience in mentoring others, leading litigation teams, and providing case oversight and direction setting.

What is a Must Have?

• Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 15 years of prior legal experience including recent jury trials to verdict in high exposure matters. Proven track record of case results.

• Active license to practice law in New York State.

• Regularly attend trials and depositions and have the ability to transport to those meetings.

• Board Certification as Civil Trial Attorney, if applicable

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.

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 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.

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