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The Hartford · 2 months ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference and providing opportunities for personal growth. As a Senior Staff Attorney, you will litigate cases related to Auto and General Liability throughout Florida, focusing on delivering top-quality representation for insureds in various legal matters.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeLicense to practice in FloridaBodily injury claims experienceTrial expertiseLegal research expertiseMotion practice expertiseMS Office proficiencyLexis Nexis experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-player attitude

Required

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the State of Florida is required
Minimum 7 years of experience handling bodily injury claims with proven trial expertise
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

Preferred

First chair jury trial experience is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

Company

The Hartford

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The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1995-12-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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