The Hartford · 4 hours ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense - Dallas, TX

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

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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, hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.

Research, draft, file and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients.

Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.

Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Qualification

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