Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense
About The Position
The Hartford's Staff Legal team is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney with a focus on insurance defense. This role offers the depth and challenge of sophisticated litigation within a stable, resource-rich, and collaborative in-house practice. The attorney will manage a variety of auto and general liability matters from initial assessment through trial, working closely with Claims and directly advising insureds. This is a remote position based in California, ideal for an experienced attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Site accidents, and Commercial/Personal Automobile accidents. The ideal candidate possesses sound judgment, a strong courtroom presence, and the ability to confidently advance cases.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
- Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
- 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
- Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
- Target case load of 50-55 files.
- Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters throughout the state from inception through trial or other resolution.
- Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
- Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
- Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
- Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
- Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
- Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
- Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- paid holidays and paid time off
- fitness reimbursement
- reimbursed work-related travel/parking
- company phone and standard internet reimbursement
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
