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The Hartford · 5 hours ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $192K/yr

7+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company that prioritizes customer service and personal growth. The Senior Staff Attorney will manage a caseload of Tort/Liability defense matters, requiring extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania civil litigation, and will collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research

Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients

Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy

Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion

Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases

Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions

Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients

Participate in Team Huddles

Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners

Participate in claims file reviews

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

Qualification

Tort defense experienceFirst-chair jury trialLegal research skillsJD from accredited law schoolLicense to practice in PennsylvaniaMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative team-playerAnalytical analysis skillsComputer skillsLeverage new softwarePositive mindset