Senior Staff Attorney, Remote 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’s Staff Legal team is built for attorneys who want the depth and challenge of sophisticated litigation - with the stability, resources, and collaboration of an in-house practice. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of auto and general liability matters from early case assessment through trial, partnering closely with Claims and directly advising insureds. This Remote position is an ideal fit for a seasoned Attorney physically located in Northern California with significant trial and litigation experience in Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Site accidents and Commercial/Personal Automobile accidents. This role is primarily remote in the State of California except for occasional in-person appearances as needed.Why You’ll Love This Role• High-impact litigation: Handle a diverse tort inventory, including premises, products, general negligence, and auto.• Use your trial skills - prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, and ADR.• In-house partnership model: Collaborate closely with claims partners and advise insureds directly.• Be the lead attorney on your files - set strategy early, evaluate exposure, and drive resolution.• Work from home day to day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4 times per year) and required appearances as the case demands.• Medical, dental, vision, life; Annual Incentive Bonus, paid holidays and paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone and standard internet reimbursement.• Invested in your Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways are built in so you can expand your skills and take on greater responsibility.What You’ll Do• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters from inception through trial or other resolution.• conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.• Target case load of 50-55 files.• Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.• This is a remote role with periodic travel within the Northern California territory, with a primary focus on the Greater San Francisco and surrounding regions.CompensationThe 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. 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/AgeAbout Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & BenefitsSummaryLocation: Brea, CA; Walnut Creek, CAType: Full time