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Senior Counsel
Richardson, TX ## Senior Counsel Travelers is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their team and handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters. This position will require an experienced lawyer with strong legal research, writing and presentation skills, as well as the ability to build and foster relationships with internal and external clients. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for delivering optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. **Key Responsibilities** - Litigate cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills - Specialize in one or more areas of practice - 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 - Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices - Adhere to all best practices in file handling - Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation - Travel as required to meet business needs - Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs **Qualifications** - 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 - Senior Associate/Partner level of experience - 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 - 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 - Valid driver's license required depending on the location **Compensation Overview** Travelers offers a competitive annual base salary range of $124,800.00 - $205,900.00 for this position. Additionally, employees are eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards and other benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, wellness programs, volunteer encouragement, and more. If you are committed to professional growth and exceptional client service, Travelers is the place for you. As a Senior Counsel, you 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. Apply today to join the Travelers team and become the best you. |
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