Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required. Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus!
Knowledge of area courts
Member in good standing of NY Bar Association
Minimum of 7 years insurance defense legal experience
Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
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 A.I. tools
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation
Benefits
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Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
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 currently has an in-house REMOTE opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases primarily in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with demonstrated trial experience and the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial.
RESPONSBILITIES:
- Handle complex and high exposure litigation
- Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of a variety of clients
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision because of level of experience and expertise
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims partners on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
- Communicate respectfully with the Court, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures and professional standards.
- Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition 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 Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers
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