Sr. General Liability Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Job ID: H12960-1 - Sr. General Liability Attorney (Insurance Defense)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 6 month renewable contract and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

This is a remote work position however, the selected candidate should be available to travel locally throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island

The Hartford currently has an in-house remote work opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney, Tort to handle cases within Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As a Staff Attorney for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative learning environment where you will have direct contact with our Claims Professionals all while working from home! If you join our team, you will find that we foster personal growth and are all driven to provide excellent customer service to our Claims Partners and insureds. If you have a passion for the law, enjoy collaborating with peers, Claims Partners and insureds, this General Liability litigation Attorney position is for you! Our in-house, remote work opportunity is well-suited for an experienced Attorney who is dedicated to the practice of law and committed to excellent customer service!

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex 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 because of level of experience and expertise.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Promptly and efficiently handle the disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepares and presents witnesses and evidence at hearings and alternative dispute resolutions

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling general liability and/or auto cases
• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
• Additional licensure to practice law in New Hampshire a plus
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required