Associate Attorney - Complex Litigation

The Hartford; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Complex Litigation Team as a remote in-house counsel. You will support Hartford insureds in high‑exposure product, liability, premises, auto and construction injury matters from home, with direct collaboration with Claims Professionals.

You will analyze legal issues, draft motions, coordinate with experts, and assist with trial preparation. A California bar license and 3+ years of tort defense experience are required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal practice handling tort defense matters.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• California bar in good standing and active license.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; writing sample required.
• Experience drafting substantive motions (summary judgment, demurrers, motions to strike).

Responsibilities

• Analyze substantive legal and factual issues in complex matters.
• Draft pleadings and motions; coordinate with experts.
• Assist with trial preparation and potential trial appearances.
• Provide timely communications to senior attorneys and clients in a technology-driven environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Staff Attorney - LM07EE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. This Staff Attorney will support our Complex Litigation Team, which is responsible for providing top-quality representation to Hartford insureds in litigated matters for some of our most complex and high-exposure product, liability, premises operations, auto, general liability and construction injury liability matters. As an in‑house, remote Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative environment where you will have direct contact with our Claims Professionals while working from home!

Why You’ll Love this Role

• Work on High-Exposure, Complex Matters: Join a team that handles some of Hartford’s most challenging and high-value litigation, including product liability, construction injury, premises liability, auto and general liability matters.
• Sharpen Your Litigation Strategy Skills: Analyze intricate legal issues, develop case strategy, conduct extensive legal research, and draft substantive motions that have a meaningful impact on case outcomes.
• Partner with Experienced Trial Attorneys: Work alongside accomplished complex litigation attorneys, gaining mentorship and hands‑on experience in some of the organization’s most significant cases.
• Meaningful Involvement in Trial Preparation: Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, expert coordination, and trial preparation while helping build compelling case themes and defense strategies.
• Flexibility Meets Innovation: Enjoy the autonomy of a remote work environment while leveraging advanced case management systems and progressive AI-enabled tools. Work from home day to day, with in‑person collaboration and appearances as needed.
• Comprehensive Rewards Package: Benefit from competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, annual incentive bonus, paid time off, paid holidays, fitness reimbursement, company-provided phone, internet reimbursement, and reimbursed business travel and parking expense.
• Invested in Your Growth: Build your career through ongoing training, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a clear path to expand your expertise and take on greater responsibility.

What you will do

• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues.
• Conduct extensive, well‑reasoned legal research.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment, demurrers, motions to strike, etc.), discovery motions, discovery, and discovery responses.
• Compile exhibits and review documents; prepare memoranda that analyze evidence and recommend next steps; find and coordinate with experts; conduct legal research and analysis; prepare trial documents, among other tasks.
• Assist with trial preparation / possibly attend trial and participate in trial tasks.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to the senior attorneys on the complex litigation team, clients, and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment.
• Communicate with court, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, and co‑counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• May take depositions, appear in court, attend client and expert meetings and assist with mediation, arbitration and trial and may communicate with clients.
• Apply strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, organization, strategic thinking, and collaboration to support complex litigation matters and deliver high‑quality work across all aspects of your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense matters.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile in California, active license to practice in California, and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of California State Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills (writing sample required).
• Extensive experience writing substantive legal motions, including but not limited to motions for summary judgment and/or adjudication, demurrers and motions to strike.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must.
• Strong communication, computer and technology skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $118,800 - $178,200

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