Sr Staff Attorney

The Hartford•Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

The Hartford is hiring an in-house Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout Maryland and Washington, DC. The role is suited to an experienced attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in labor law and construction-site accidents, premises liability, products liability, and commercial and personal automobile accidents. The attorney works to achieve the best possible results in pending litigation and independently handles cases from inception through trial. The position reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia state and local federal courts.
Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
At least 10 years of legal experience.
Documented first-chair jury trial and appellate expertise.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time.
Strong communication, computer, and technology skills, including the ability to quickly learn and use new software as required.
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity handling claim cases and litigation.
Knowledge of courts and available transportation.

Responsibilities

Handle complex and high-exposure litigation.
Analyze complex substantive, procedural, legal, and factual issues; conduct extensive legal research; and independently develop and present defense strategies for clients.
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision.
Provide timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment.
Communicate with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in accordance with established office procedures.
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases.
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers.