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Workers' Compensation Attorney
Bay Area Venue (Principally San Jose): Job ID 791869
Diamond Bar and Orange: Job ID 791781

As an exceptional negotiator, you will represent the interests of the company in litigating disputed workers' compensation claims, provide excellent client service as part of a legal team and be responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution-management focus.

Specific responsibilities include:
"Independently handling a full to moderate caseload with low to moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution
"Conducting legal research and supervising research projects delegated to associate counsel and paralegals
"Learning and understanding claim customers expectations and key department business goals and assisting them in meeting those goals
"Handling and actively seeking opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
"Interpreting and analyzing medical reports, providing disability ratings where jurisdictionally applicable
"Providing recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy
"Integrating legal support staff into case-handling process when appropriate
"Building and maintaining superior client relationships
"Completing all required administrative tasks, including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
"Effectively using technology and automation in practicing law

Qualifications:
"Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
"Successful completion of the California bar and ethics examinations
"Active license to practice law
"3+ years or equivalent legal experience; insurance litigation work exposure desirable
"Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
"Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including Microsoft Office, voice recognition technology, and other law office-management programs
"Independent ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision
"Works collaboratively with team members and others
"Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure MCU cases
"Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
"Strong research, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
"Sense of urgency/responsiveness

We offer a competitive salary along with an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, life and vision coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with company match, pension plan, and paid vacation/holidays. Relocation assistance is available for the ideal candidate. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

To apply, please visit www.travelers.com/careers and search for desired Job ID.

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