Remote Senior Staff Attorney, Construction Defect & Trials

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

Job summary

The Hartford's Staff Legal team handles sophisticated litigation, focusing on construction defect matters from early case assessment through trial, with some auto and general liability defense. This remote position is ideal for a seasoned attorney physically located in California with substantial construction defect experience and exposure to premises and products liability.

In this role you will manage files, draft pleadings, take depositions, and represent clients at trials and mediations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California.
• Bar membership in good standing.
• 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, including construction defect and insurance defense.
• First-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with California courts and local practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of construction defect files and related defense matters.
• Analyze issues, conduct legal research, and develop defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Provide timely legal advice and liability evaluations to Claims and insureds.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Caseload management

Judicial procedures

Organization

Tech-driven environment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Hartford's Staff Legal team handles sophisticated litigation, focusing on construction defect matters from early case assessment through trial, with some auto and general liability defense. This remote position is ideal for a seasoned attorney physically located in California with substantial construction defect experience and exposure to premises and products liability.

In this role you will manage files, draft pleadings, take depositions, and represent clients at trials and mediations.