Sr Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense

The Hartford • Brea, CA • 21h ago

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 Diego area but also in 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 the San Diego courts, 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 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: - 7+ years of Tort experience- Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local Federal courts- Knowledge of California courts, particularly San Diego- Ability to attend in-person depositions, hearings, and mediations, as well as other legal proceedings as required.- Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association.- 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.

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:

$128,000 - $192,000

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

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