Counsel - Temporary (Las Vegas)
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Travelers Insurance is at present looking to employ Counsel - Temporary (Las Vegas) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities.
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NOTE: This opening is for a temporary attorney position.
LOCATION: Las Vegas Staff Counsel office.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing high quality and cos! t-effective legal representation. Demonstrates superior knowle! dge and expertise in the litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus. A minimum of three years experience in Construction Defect actions is required.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigates cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to independently handle a full to moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution.
Works under the guidance of Senior Counsel in litigating complex and high exposure files.
Conducts legal research as necessitated and supervises research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
Attends court events and other appointments independently.
Learns and understands claim customers expec! tations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals.
Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees.
Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
Integrates legal support staff into case handling process.
Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
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.
Provide advice to claim partners and clients.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record,
3-7 years or equivalent legal expe! rience.
A minimum of three years experience in Construction Defect ! actions is required.
Insurance litigation work experience desirable.
Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques.
Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the state which representation is required Nevada.
Active license to practice law.
Articulate presentation skills using technology.
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, butnot limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology, and other law office management programs.
OTHER
Independent ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
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 litigat! ion complexity.
Demonstrates superior legal acumen.
Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
Strong research skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Multi tasking tolerance and success.
Decision making and problem solving abilities.
Sense of urgency/responsiveness.
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Travelers Insurance.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:19:48 GMT