Remote Senior Staff Attorney: Insurance Defense Trials

The Hartford; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Paid holidays and paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Travel/parking reimbursement

Company phone and internet

Job summary

The Hartford in California is seeking a Sr Staff Attorney to handle auto and general liability matters from inception through trial, primarily on a remote basis with periodic in-person appearances in Southern California.

You will lead defense strategies, manage a 50-55 file caseload, perform thorough legal research, draft pleadings, take depositions, and advise insureds while collaborating with Claims partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters 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 experience

Legal writing

Research

Caseload management

Court appearances

Communication

Southern California familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Hartford in California is seeking a Sr Staff Attorney to handle auto and general liability matters from inception through trial, primarily on a remote basis with periodic in-person appearances in Southern California.

You will lead defense strategies, manage a 50-55 file caseload, perform thorough legal research, draft pleadings, take depositions, and advise insureds while collaborating with Claims partners.