The Hartford · 9 hours ago
Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $199K/yr
7+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and providing excellent customer service. The Senior Staff Attorney role involves handling a designated caseload of Tort/Liability defense matters, requiring extensive experience in Pennsylvania civil litigation practice and collaboration with Claims Partners.
Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research
Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy
Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
Participate in Team Huddles
Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners
Participate in claims file reviews
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling a variety of tort defense cases
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
First-chair jury trial experience is required
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Strong legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated skills with influencing outcomes thru analytical analysis
Strong communication and computer skills
Proficiency with MS Office, Word and Lexis Nexis
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Preferred
Knowledge and experience with Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook is a plus
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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