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The Hartford · 2 days ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Brea, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $192K/yr

7+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. They are seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate complex cases primarily in the Northern California area, focusing on various types of liability and accident cases. The role involves handling litigation from inception through trial, providing legal advice, and collaborating with clients and claims partners.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris DoctorateCalifornia Bar LicenseTrial ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingClaims HandlingTechnological SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills