Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense
Company | Hartford Financial Services |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
Salary | $128000 – $192000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | JD |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required
- Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus
- Knowledge of area courts
- Member in good standing of NY Bar Association
- Minimum of 10 years insurance defense legal experience
- Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must
- Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools
- Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation
Responsibilities
- Handle complex and high exposure litigation
- Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of a variety of clients
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision because of level of experience and expertise
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims partners on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
- Communicate respectfully with the Court, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures and professional standards
- Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
- Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.