Key skills
Negotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Responsible for representing the interests of the clients in the litigation of disputed Workers Compensation claims.
- Provides client services as part of a legal team.
- Independently provides aggressive case handling with a resolution focus.
- Handles a full to moderate caseload from case inception through trial/resolution with limited support.
- Conducts legal research as necessary.
- Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
- Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
- Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or law degree preferred.
- Legal Studies degree strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
- High proficiency in using legal research software (e.g. Westlaw, Pacer), Microsoft Office and PDF Software.
- Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
- 10 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience; or Hearing Representative experience with strong litigation focus; or Juris Doctorate.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.