Staff Attorney

The Hartford•Chicago, IL

4d•$118,800 - $178,200•Remote

About The Position

The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Staff Attorney to litigate general liability, auto liability, subrogation and related tort cases. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with litigation experience in Illinois, with additional experience in Indiana and/or Wisconsin a plus. The Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible results in pending litigation. In this position the Attorney reports to the Assistant Managing Attorney. Our ideal candidate is an Attorney with experience and the ability to become able to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in good standing in the State of Illinois, with Indiana and/or Wisconsin licenses a plus
Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in Litigation
Strong legal research and writing skills

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in Indiana and/or Wisconsin

Responsibilities

Handle assigned litigation and non-litigated legal work.
Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare pleadings, depositions, motions and briefs in support of litigation strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
Show ability to become able to independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers