Sr Staff Attorney , Insurance Defense

Hartford; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate complex cases focused in Northern California. This remote position involves travel within the Northern California territory and reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.

The ideal candidate has significant trial experience and deep knowledge of California courts, with the ability to manage cases from inception through trial while collaborating with Claims Partners and insureds in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts.
• Knowledge of California courts, particularly Northern California.
• Bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high exposure litigation.
• Analyze intricate legal and factual issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare complex pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs.
• Provide timely communications and legal advice to clients and claims customers.
• Communicate with court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel according to office procedures.
• Ensure prompt and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepare and present witnesses at trials and hearings.
• Research, draft, file and argue motions on behalf of clients.
• Provide damage and liability opinions to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

License to practice in California and local federal courts

Bar membership in good standing

Tools

None

Job description

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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 opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases focused in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding regions. This Remote position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Site accidents and Commercial/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 significant knowledge of Northern California courts, considerable trial experience, and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to provide excellent customer service to our insureds. If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating within a matrixed business environment where you will have direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you.

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 due to 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 motions on behalf of clients
• Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts.
• Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Northern California
• Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association.
• 7+ 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 and technologies as required.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This position is a remote work opportunity however; our selected candidate will travel periodically within the Northern California territory with the focus being; travel in and around the Greater San Francisco and surrounding areas.

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

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