Senior Staff Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for a remote role, primarily handling cases in Queens and Nassau Counties. The attorney will manage premises liability, commercial and personal motor vehicle defense, reporting to the Managing Attorney.

Independent handling from inception to trial is expected in a collegial litigation team. Candidates should have NYS bar license, 7+ years in insurance defense, strong research/writing, and ability to leverage AI tools in a tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active NYS license.
• Active or clearly transferable federal court admission is a plus.
• Minimum seven years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing abilities, organized and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication, computer and technology skills, incl. AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct in-depth research, develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Provide timely communications and legal advice to clients and claims partners.
• Communicate with court, clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel professionally.
• Ensure prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepare witnesses and evidence for trial and hearings; attend CLE to maintain expertise.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Tech savvy / AI tools

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in New York State

Admitted to practice in federal courts

Job description

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Hartford currently has an in-house REMOTE opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties.

This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with meaningful litigation experience in Premises Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Motor Vehicle Accident cases. The Senior Staff Attorney will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with demonstrated ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial. The successful candidate will be one who wishes to practice in a collegial firm with other experienced litigators.

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation
• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of a variety of clients
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision because of level of experience and expertise
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims partners on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
• Communicate respectfully with the Court, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures and professional standards.
• Provide for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
• Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers. Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required. Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus!
• Knowledge of area courts
• Member in good standing of NYS Bar Association
• Minimum of 7 years insurance defense legal experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must
• Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$132,400 - $198,600

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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