Senior Staff Attorney
The Hartford
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $132,400 - $198,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Independently handle lawsuits involving premises actions, motor-vehicle accidents, property damage claims and No-Fault claims
- Prepare pleadings, written discovery, reports, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at depositions, trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
- Conduct legal research and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
- Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues
- Provide effective and timely communications, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
- Prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
- Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of legal litigation experience
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in New York State
- Knowledge of New York Supreme and Civil courts
- Member in good standing of New York State Bar
- Federal admission in S.D.N.Y and E.D.N.Y is a plus
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are essential
- Strong communication, computer and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.
Benefits
- Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- On-the-spot recognition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal litigationlegal researchwritingpleadings preparationdiscovery preparationappellate briefsdefense strategiesevidence presentationcase analysisdispute resolution
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillstime managementindependenceeffective dispositionclient servicepresentation skillsanalytical skillsprioritizationprofessional expertise
Certifications
Juris Doctorate (JD)New York State Bar membershipFederal admission in S.D.N.YFederal admission in E.D.N.Y