Senior Counsel Job in Tampa 33609, Florida US
STATUS: Full Time, Employee
LOCATION: Tampa, Fl 33609
JOB CODE: 802727
Senior Counsel
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities.
That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrating superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, proactive case handling with a resolution management focus. Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years or equivalent legal experience with complex and/or high severity trial experience.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:
¿Litigates and tries cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills, sound techniques, and courtroom aptitude
¿Ability to independently handle a full caseload with moderate to high level of severity and complexity, from case inception through trial/resolution
¿Conducts legal research as necessitated and supervises research projects delegated to other Counsel and paralegals
¿Independent ability to draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents
¿Ability to independently attend court events, hearings, and other litigation engagements
¿Learns and understands Claim customers expectations and key department business objectives, assisting in meeting those goals
¿Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects, and/or committees of the office and company
¿Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy
¿Integrates legal support staff into case handling processes
¿Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships
¿Completes all required administrative tasks including timely reporting, closed cases, consistent client and Claims communication, providing meaningful developed information and legal thought.
¿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
¿Ability to mentor and train less experienced counsel and legal support staff
¿Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients
EDUCATION / COURSE OF STUDY:
¿Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
¿Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the state of California
¿Clear ethical bar record
¿Active license to practice law
WORK EXPERIENCE:
¿Minimum 10 years or equivalent legal experience
¿Complex and/or high severity litigation/trial experience
¿Insurance litigation work exposure desirable
¿Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
¿Articulate presentation skills using technology
¿Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
¿Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position
¿Strong client and customer service skills
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology, West Law and other case management programs.
OTHER COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:
¿Independent ability to analyze legal issues
¿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
¿Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development
¿Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure cases
¿Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
¿Strong legal research skills
¿Strong negotiation skills
¿Multi tasking tolerance and success
¿Practical and confident decision making and problem solving capabilities
¿Sense of urgency/responsiveness
¿Strong desire to communicate timely and regularly to insured client and claims client
¿Strong work ethic
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.