Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford•Sunrise, FL

46d•$128,000 - $192,000•Remote

About The Position

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. As an in-house Senior Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative, team-oriented, contemporary work environment that includes a strong focus on work-life balance and personal growth. Our Senior Staff Attorney is a fully remote position that will litigate cases throughout the State of Florida, with a primary focus on the west coast and central regions of the state. The selected individual will be required to work closely with our claim centers and insureds to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. Our ideal candidate will be part of a unique team responsible for providing top quality representation of The Hartford and its insureds for litigated matters involving Auto and General Liability (product & premises) files. These cases will be handled from inception through trial resolution. The Senior Staff Attorney will handle the following key responsibilities:

Requirements

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); Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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