Sr Staff Attorney

The Hartford; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. This 100% remote role may require occasional in-person activities at our Washington, DC area offices, reporting to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and active MD/DC licenses, with at least 10 years of litigation experience, including first-chair trial and appellate work, and strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and active MD and DC bar admission.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience with trial and appellate work.
• First-chair jury trial and appellate experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex, high-exposure litigation and develop defense strategies.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct extensive legal research and write briefs.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Provide timely legal advice and communicate with clients, claims customers, and courts in a technology-driven environment.
• Independently manage cases from inception through trial and participate in appeals as needed.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Strong legal research

Excellent writing

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Sr Staff Attorney### Sr Staff AttorneyApply: 100% Remote: Hunt Valley, MD: Washington, DC: Washington, DC-601 13th Street: Full time: Posted Today: R2627593Sr 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 customersQUALIFICATIONS: • 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