Lead Insurance Defense Attorney – Remote CA

The Hartford; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Fitness reimbursement

Travel/parking reimbursement

Phone and internet reimbursement

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a seasoned Senior Staff Attorney to join its Staff Legal team, handling auto and general liability matters from early assessment through trial. This remote California-based role partners with Claims and advises insureds, with in-person appearances as needed.

Requirements include a JD, CA license, 7 years of relevant litigation, and strong writing/advocacy. You’ll lead files, manage strategy, and work within a modern, technology-driven in-house environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters throughout the state from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal writing

Courtroom arguments

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a seasoned Senior Staff Attorney to join its Staff Legal team, handling auto and general liability matters from early assessment through trial. This remote California-based role partners with Claims and advises insureds, with in-person appearances as needed.

Requirements include a JD, CA license, 7 years of relevant litigation, and strong writing/advocacy. You’ll lead files, manage strategy, and work within a modern, technology-driven in-house environment.