Sr Staff Attorney

The Hartford; Oregon; Ibrido; USD 132.000 - 199.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Hartford seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate high‑exposure cases across Maryland and Washington, D.C., bringing extensive trial and appellate experience in labor, construction, premise, products, and automobile litigation. The attorney will manage cases from inception through trial and report to the Staff/Assistant Managing Attorney.

We expect a JD from an accredited law school, licensure in MD and DC, membership in good standing, and at least 10 years of legal practice with

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in MD and DC
• Membership in good standing of applicable Bar Association
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience
• Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time
• Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Mansioni

• Handle complex and 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 clients
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
• Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
• Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers

Conoscenze

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Business Knowledge and Decision Making

Effective Relationships

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Formazione

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school

License to practice in MD and DC state and local federal courts

Descrizione del lavoro

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEWe’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 opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout MD and DC location. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premise Liability, Products Liability and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Handle complex and 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 clients
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
• Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
• Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in MD and DC state and local federal courts
• Knowledge of courts with available transportation
• Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience
• Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
• 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 software as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Core Competencies Required:

• Strategic Thinking
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Business Knowledge and Decision Making
• Effective Relationships
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication skills

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 - $198,600Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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