The Hartford
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Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense
Location
California
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$132.4K - $198.6K / year
Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts
- Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Southern 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
Benefits
- Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
- long-term incentives
- and on-the-spot recognition