The Hartford
Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense - Florida
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Job Description
- Req#: R2416240
Analyze complex legal factual issues while conducting extensive and well-reasoned legal research
Independently develop and aggressively present defense strategies on behalf of clients for auto and general liability cases from inception through trial
Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies
Provide effective and timely information, legal advice, and other services
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Participate in claims file reviews
Independently conduct trials, depositions, arbitration, and mediations
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the State of Florida is required
Minimum of 7 years of legal practice with demonstrable verdict experience within insurance defense
First chair jury trial experience is preferred, but not required
Legal research and motion practice expertise
Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook); Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
This is a remote work position, and the selected candidate will work from his/her home in the Central or South Florida geography.
This position requires 10-15% of travel within the state of Florida for court and file-related appearances.
For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.
Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEWe’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.
As an in-house Senior Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative, team-oriented contemporary work environment that includes a strong focus on work-life balance and personal growth. Our Senior Staff Attorney is a fully remote position that may litigate cases throughout the State of Florida, with a primary focus in Central and South Florida.
The selected individual will be required to work closely with our claim centers and insureds to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. Our ideal candidate will be part of a unique team responsible for providing top quality representation of The Hartford and its insureds for litigated matters involving Auto and General Liability (product & premises) files. These cases will be handled from inception through trial resolution. The Senior Staff Attorney will handle the following key responsibilities:
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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:
$120,320 - $180,480Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., usually known as The Hartford, is a United States-based investment and insurance company.
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