Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford • Tampa, FL • 3h 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.

As an in-house Senior Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative, team-oriented, contemporary work environment that includes a strong focus on work-life balance and personal growth. Our Senior Staff Attorney is a fully remote position that will litigate cases throughout the State of Florida, with a primary focus on the west coast and central regions of the state.

The selected individual will be required to work closely with our claim centers and insureds to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. Our ideal candidate will be part of a unique team responsible for providing top quality representation of The Hartford and its insureds for litigated matters involving Auto and General Liability (product & premises) files. These cases will be handled from inception through trial resolution. The Senior Staff Attorney will handle the following key responsibilities:

Analyze complex legal factual issues while conducting extensive and well-reasoned legal research.

Independently develop and aggressively present defense strategies on behalf of clients for auto and general liability cases from inception through trial.

Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.

Provide effective and timely information, legal advice, and other services.

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.

Participate in claims file reviews.

Independently conduct trials, depositions, arbitration, and mediations.

Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the State of Florida is required.

Minimum 7 years of experience handling bodily injury claims with proven trial expertise.

First chair jury trial experience is preferred, but not required.

Legal research and motion practice expertise.

Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook); Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!

Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This is a remote work position, and the selected candidate will work from their home in the State of Florida.

This position requires 10-15% of travel within the State of Florida for court and file-related appearances.

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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Every day, a day to do right.

Showing up for people isn't just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees-continually asking ourselves what more we can do.

Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable?

That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined.

And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.

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