Job Description

As an in-house Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative, team-oriented contemporary work environment that includes a strong focus on work-life balance. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to promote total well-being for our employees! This individual shall litigate cases throughout Northern California, primarily in the San Francisco Bay area which may include: Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Alameda counties. The Attorney will collaborate extensively with our claim partners and insureds to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. They will be part of a unique team responsible for providing top quality representation of The Hartford on litigated matters within general liability, commercial and personal automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability and construction site accidents.  The selected Attorney will independently handle cases from inception through trial. Key responsibilities include:

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

Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies with limited supervision due to expected level of experience and expertise

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claim customers in a technology-driven environment

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures

Effectuate the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.

Independently conduct all aspects of litigation including trials, depositions, arbitration, and meditations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Note- This position may be filled as a Senior or Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience. Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases. 

First chair jury trial expertise is highly-preferred

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 (proficiency in MS Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook; and Lexis Nexis) and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required

Member in good standing of California State Bar

JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the State of California

Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases. 

Some trial experience is preferred

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 (proficiency in MS Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook; and Lexis Nexis) and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required

Member in good standing of California State Bar

JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the State of California