Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

remote type

100% Remote

locations

Boston, MA

time type

Full time

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout Massachusetts. This position is an ideal fit for an Attorney with trial and litigation experience in premise liability, products liability, commercial and personal automobile accidents, construction site accidents, subrogation and property damage claims, who wishes to practice in a collegial firm with other experienced litigators. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible results in pending litigation. In this position, the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney. Our selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to independently handle cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Independently handle lawsuits involving premise liability, products liability, commercial and personal automobile accidents, construction site accidents, subrogation and property damage claims.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, reports, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision.
• Conduct legal research and independently develop and present defense
strategies on behalf of clients.
• Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues.
• Provide effective and timely communications, legal advice and other
services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a
technology driven environment.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings and alternative dispute resolutions,
• Prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• (7+) years of tort litigation experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Member in good standing of Massachusetts Bar.
• Admission to Rhode Island or New Hampshire Bar is a plus.
• Federal admission is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are
essential.
• Strong communication, computer and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$132,400 - $198,600