November 20, 2009   Bookmark Page Tell A Friend     
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Counsel (Staff Counsel Attorney)


Brookfield, WI

Travelers


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Career Field Legal/Compliance
Insurance Discipline All
Relocation Assistance Not Available
Job Duration Full Time
Salary Offered Open


Our Brookfield Staff Counsel office office is seeking an insurance defense litigator.

SUMMARY:
Effectively represents clients in all types of legal proceedings.  Provides quality and cost effective advocacy by demonstrating superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Reviews files and develops litigation strategy with the claim customer.
Provides clients and claim customer with facts, observations and assessment from the litigation process and appropriate.
Assesses cases and develops alternatives which best protect client's interest.
Effectively completes pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs and memoranda.
Consults with clients, witnesses and claim personnel to advise in litigation process and strategy.
Develops appropriate legal strategy and negotiation techniques to best position cases handled.
Responds to clients, claim customers and courts in a timely manner.
Effectively negotiates with adversaries to resolve litigation.
Possesses effective trial skills to try cases in state and federal courts, and before compensation, industrial, labor and arbitration commissions.
Maintains caseloads and productivity standards set by Managing Counsel.
Effectively utilizes office resources to assure smooth workflow and cost effectiveness.
Produces effective legal writing in support of legal positions.
Understands claim customers' expectations and key department business goals and assist them in meeting those goals.
Shares expertise with claim customers and other department on legal matters and conducts training seminars, as needed.
Served as a role model to staff inspiring others to the highest level of professionalism.
Takes personal responsibility for own professional development.
Completes and submits time sheets, reports, closed cases and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties in a timely manner.
Handles special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
J.D. required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Average of 4+ years of relevant experience.

CERTIFICATES/DEGREES:
Must be admitted to practice law in good standing - State of Wisconsin.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Strong communication/presentation skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word.

OTHER:
Client focus
Decision making and problem solving
Teamwork
Influence and persuasion
Integrity
Quality
Tolerance of ambiguity



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