Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense

Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance DefenseSr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout the greater Los Angeles Area and surrounding regions .

This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Construction Site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability andmercial 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 :

• Handleplex 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.
• Prepareplex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
• Provide effective and timelymunications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment.
• 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 California and local federal courts.
• Knowledge of California courts with available transportation.
• Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association.
• Minimum of 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.
• Strongmunication,puter 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.

This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel 1-3 days per month (pending future court openings) within the following geography : greater Los Angeles Area and surrounding regions .

We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

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 ofpetencies required for the role.

The base pay is just oneponent of The Hartford's totalpensation 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 :

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