Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense

The Hartford

Senior Staff Attorney litigating insurance defense cases focusing on the California region and providing legal strategies. Requires expertise in Northern California legal matters with extensive trial experience.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $198,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle complex and high exposure litigation
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 complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision due to level of experience and expertise
Provide effective and timely communications, information, 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
Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file and argue motions on behalf of clients
Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts
Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Northern California
Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association
7+ years of legal experience
Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
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 and the ability to quickly leverage new software and technologies as required
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
and on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

Complex Litigation HandlingLegal ResearchPleading PreparationMotions DraftingTrial PreparationEvidence PresentationClaims Case ManagementLegal WritingAppellate ExpertiseDiscovery Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize Duties

Certifications

California Bar Association Membership