Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney (Remote CA)

The Hartford; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Annual incentive bonus

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Internet reimbursement

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney based in California to handle auto and general liability matters from intake to trial. You will work remotely with occasional in-person appearances and collaborate with Claims to advise insureds.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of relevant litigation, strong trial, writing and research skills, and a track record in premises, products, and auto defense. You will lead cases, manage strategy, and drive resolutions in a technology-driven 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 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

Litigation

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney based in California to handle auto and general liability matters from intake to trial. You will work remotely with occasional in-person appearances and collaborate with Claims to advise insureds.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of relevant litigation, strong trial, writing and research skills, and a track record in premises, products, and auto defense. You will lead cases, manage strategy, and drive resolutions in a technology-driven environment.