The Hartford · 3 days ago
Senior Staff Attorney
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Responsibilities
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, 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 independently, with minimal supervision
Partner with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for Hartford insureds
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, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file, and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients
Facilitate in-house training to Claims Partners
Participate in Team Huddles
Participate in Claims file reviews
Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases in the state of Virginia
JD from accredited law school
License to practice in the state of Virginia
Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Strong legal research and writing skills
Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in Liability defense litigation
Lexis Nexis experience
Experience in Workers' Compensation defense
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition