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The Hartford · 22 hours ago

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $199K/yr

7+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference and promoting employee well-being. They are seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in Georgia, providing top-quality legal representation in Auto and General Liability matters.

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, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy

Attend hearings and other court appearances, depositions, and trial 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, hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions

Research, draft, file and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients

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

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

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeLicense to practice in GeorgiaLegal research expertiseFirst chair jury trial experienceInsurance defense experienceMS Office proficiencyCollaborative team-player attitudeSelf-directed aptitudeLexis Nexis experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills