Sr Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense

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The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases focused in the Southern California area. 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 Southern California 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.
• Physically located in Southern California.
• 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:

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