**Who Are We?** 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. **Job Category** Legal **Target Openings** 2 **What Is the Opportunity?** Under moderate supervision of a supervising counsel, this position provides qualified students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience and receive valuable on-the-job training through assisting and supporting counsel in all aspects of litigation management, including: conducting legal research, participation in the development and execution of legal strategy, drafting legal documents, and attending litigation events. Opportunity for rotations with one or more of the following departments: Claim Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and/or Specialty Lines may be available. **What Will You Do?** + Assist and support Staff Counsel, Travelers Canada’s in-house litigation department, in all aspects of litigation. + Conduct legal research on a variety of issues, + Prepare memos, pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, etc. + Organize file contents and handle basic file information gathering. + Attend Court for litigation events (e.g. motion, assignment court, etc.). + Work on special projects and/or assignments (e.g. blog posts, case law updates, etc.). + Interact with counsel, staff, clients, claim and other business partners to locate and discuss cases, evidence, and other issues in support of litigation management. + Learn and understand claim customers’ expectations and key department business goals and assist in meeting those goals. + Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? + Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications. + Proficiency in online legal research (WestLaw, CanLII, etc.). + Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. + A strong academic background, demonstrated by a high grade point average (GPA), honors or distinctions. + Demonstrated interest and excitement about the prospect of making litigation and/or the insurance industry their future career choice. **What is a Must Have?** + Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB) required or in final year of an accredited law school. + Registered for the Lawyer Licensing Process with the relevant Law Society. + Travel as required to meet business needs. **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (4-ESU@travelers.com) so we may assist you.