Senior Trial Counsel Insurance Defense
| Company | Hartford Financial Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Plantation, FL, USA |
| Salary | $133920 – $200880 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of Florida is required
- Minimum of 15 years of legal practice with demonstrable verdict experience within insurance defense
- First chair jury trial experience is required
- 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
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex legal and 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
- Interact with internal clients and Major Case Unit on a regular basis
Preferred Qualifications
- Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!