Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEWe're 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 – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.The Hartford currently has an in-house REMOTE opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout Nevada. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Premise Liability, Products Liability and Commercial and 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. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.RESPONSIBILITIES:Handle complex and high exposure litigationAnalyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clientsPrepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertiseProvide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environmentCommunicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office proceduresProvide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned casesIndependently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutionsResearch, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clientsProvide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customersQUALIFICATIONS:Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in Nevada state and local federal courtsMember in good standing of applicable Bar AssociationMinimum of 5 years of tort legal experienceDocumented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise preferredStrong legal research and writing skillsExcellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a mustStrong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software and AI tools as requiredDemonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigationCore Competencies Required:Strategic ThinkingOperational ExcellenceLeadershipBusiness Knowledge and Decision MakingEffective RelationshipsExcellent writing skillsStrong communication skillsCompensationThe 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 Hartford's 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 - $198,600Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age