Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford•Philadelphia, PA

7d•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. 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. Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do. This Senior Staff Attorney role is an in-house, remote position that will handle a designated caseload of Tort/Liability defense matters which requires extensive experience with and strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania civil litigation practice. This includes experience handling civil matters at the Common Pleas level through the Appellate courts. While there is potential to handle matters throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the focus of this position involves the handling of matters in Northeastern Pennsylvania venues. Our selected candidate will be part of collaborative learning environment with onsite appearances in partnership with our Attorney Staff. The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to provide excellent customer service to our insureds. If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating with within a matrixed business environment where you will have direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook is a plus.

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.