Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford•Hunt Valley, MD

5d•$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. The Hartford has an opportunity for in-house REMOTE Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases across the state of Maryland as well as in the District of Columbia. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney who is dedicated to the practice of law and committed to excellent customer service! We are looking for an experienced Attorney with significant experience with Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial. At The Hartford, you will join a collaborative environment where you will have direct contact with our Claims Professionals and insureds and/or clients while working from home! If you join our team, you will find that we foster personal growth and are all driven to provide excellent customer service to our Claims Partners and insureds and/or clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia
JD from accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and ability to practice in federal courts.
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must
Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required; including use of AI

Nice To Haves

First-chair jury trial/appellate experience is strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and 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 no or minimal supervision based on level of experience and expertise
Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insureds
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claim partners on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and/or alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients
Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers