Sr Staff Attorney

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The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in the New York City area.  This position is an ideal fit for an attorney with at least seven (7) to ten (10) years litigation experience handling motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability cases and Labor Law/construction accident cases, who wishes to practice in a collegial and collaborative environment.  We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to promote total well-being for our employees and their families.  The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to independently handle cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently handle lawsuits involving motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accidents.

Prepare pleadings, written discovery, 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 Claims customers and clients 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.

Prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.

Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal litigation experience.

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in New York State.

Knowledge of New York Supreme and Civil courts.

Member in good standing of New York State Bar.

Federal admission in SDNY and EDNY is a plus.

Strong legal research and writing skills.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities. 

First Chair trial experience is a plus but not required.

Strong communication, computer and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.

Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.

Core Competencies Required:

Strategic thinking

Thoughtful decision making

Effective relationships

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills.

What Else Can You Tell Me?

This position is a remote work opportunity with the option to work in our New York City office.

NOTE* Internet Connectivity Requirement for Remote Positions: For remote positions, we require that (1) you have high speed broadband cable internet service with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps and (2) your Internet provider supplied device is to be hardwired to the Hartford issued router and/or computer. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.

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:

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:

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