Remote Senior Workers' Comp Attorney – Trial Leader

The Hartford; New Jersey; Remote; USD 132.000 - 199.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Hartford in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate complex workers' compensation cases in the North Hackensack area and Western vicinages. The role requires extensive trial experience and the ability to manage cases from inception through trial.

The attorney will work with the staff legal team, provide training to junior associates, and collaborate with Claims Partners to secure the best outcomes for Hartford clients.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of legal practice handling complex workers' compensation cases including trials and motions.
• JD from an accredited law school and NJ license to practice law.
• Trial experience is essential.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct extensive research.
• Independently develop and present defense strategies for clients.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and trial briefs in collaboration with the legal team.
• Coordinate with Claims Partners to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Provide timely legal advice and communications to clients.
• Engage with the court and opposing counsel with professionalism.
• Prepare witnesses and present evidence at trials and hearings.
• Draft appellate briefs as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Contribute to file reviews and continuing legal education.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

New Jersey license to practice

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Jobbeschreibung

The Hartford in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate complex workers' compensation cases in the North Hackensack area and Western vicinages. The role requires extensive trial experience and the ability to manage cases from inception through trial.

The attorney will work with the staff legal team, provide training to junior associates, and collaborate with Claims Partners to secure the best outcomes for Hartford clients.