Senior Construction Defect Attorney - Remote (California)
Hartford
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The Hartford is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Attorney for construction defect matters, primarily remote in California. You will handle cases from evaluation to trial, partnering closely with Claims and insureds, including some auto and general liability matters.
Strong courtroom presence and sound judgment are essential. You should have 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, a CA license, and a JD from an accredited school.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Domicile and active California license to practice law.
- Bar association membership in good standing.
- 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, including construction defect and insurance defense.
Responsibilities
- Manage an inventory of construction defect files from inception through trial or resolution.
- Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct legal research; develop defense strategies.
- Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
- Take and defend depositions; work with experts; prepare witnesses for testimony.
- Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and ADR proceedings.
- Provide timely legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
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The Hartford is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Attorney for construction defect matters, primarily remote in California. You will handle cases from evaluation to trial, partnering closely with Claims and insureds, including some auto and general liability matters.
Strong courtroom presence and sound judgment are essential. You should have 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, a CA license, and a JD from an accredited school.
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