Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense jobs in United States
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The Hartford · 1 day ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join their team. This fully remote role involves litigating auto and general liability cases throughout Florida, focusing on providing top-quality representation for The Hartford and its insureds.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

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

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeTrial expertiseLegal research expertiseMS Office proficiencySelf-directed aptitudeCommunication skillsTeam-player attitude

Required

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
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)
Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred

First chair jury trial experience is preferred, but not required
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!

Benefits

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

Company

The Hartford

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The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1995-12-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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