Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense (Remote, Bay Area)

The Hartford; Walnut Creek (CA); Remote; USD 132,400 - 198,600; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in California is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases across Northern California. This remote role requires extensive trial experience in premises, products, construction site, and auto-related litigation, with travel within the Northern California territory as needed.

Reporting to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney, the attorney should independently manage cases from inception through trial, and collaborate effectively with Claims Partners and insureds.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts.
• Knowledge of California courts, particularly Northern California.
• Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association.
• 7+ years of legal experience.
• First chair jury trial/appellate expertise.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high exposure litigation.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct extensive research to present defense strategies.
• Prepare complex pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs without supervision.
• Provide timely legal advice and services to clients and Claims customers.
• Communicate with court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel per office procedures.
• Ensure prompt and efficient disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials and hearings.
• Research, draft, file and argue motions on behalf of clients.
• Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers.

Skills

Legal research & writing

Communication & collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in California

Job description

The Hartford in California is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases across Northern California. This remote role requires extensive trial experience in premises, products, construction site, and auto-related litigation, with travel within the Northern California territory as needed.

Reporting to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney, the attorney should independently manage cases from inception through trial, and collaborate effectively with Claims Partners and insureds.