Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense
The Hartford - Los Angeles, CA
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Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE Weu2019re 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 u2013 and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases focused in the greater Los Angeles Area and surrounding regions. This Remote position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Site accidents and Commercial/Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with significant knowledge of Southern California courts, considerable trial experience, and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial. RESPONSBILITIES: u2022 Handle complex and high exposure litigation. u2022 Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients. u2022 Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision due to level of experience and expertise. u2022 Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and Claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment. u2022 Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-coun sel in a manner consistent with established office procedures. u2022 Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases. u2022 Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, jud icial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions. u2022 Research, draft, file and argue motions on behalf of clients u2022 Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers. QUALIFICATIONS: u2022 Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts. u2022 Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Southern California. u2022 Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association. u2022 7+ years of legal experience. u2022 Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise. u2022 Strong legal research and writing skills. u2022 Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must. u2022 Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the abil ity to quickly leverage new software and technologies as required. u2022 Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation. WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME? This position is a remote work opportunity however; our selected candidate may travel periodically within the Southern California territory with the focus being; travel in and around the Greater Los Angels and surrounding areas. 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 Hartfordu2019s 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: $132,400 - $198,600 Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Created: 2026-03-07