Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

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About the role

This is a remote in-house position for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases across the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. The role is ideal for an experienced attorney dedicated to the practice of law and committed to excellent customer service, with significant experience in Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. You will independently handle cases from inception through trial and deliver the best possible results in pending litigation.

This position is remote, though the selected candidate must be available to travel as needed within Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and well-reasoned legal research
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision
• Partner with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for Hartford insureds
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claim partners on legal and factual issues
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
• Ensure the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and/or alternative dispute resolutions
• Research, draft, file, and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients
• Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia
• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, with the ability to practice in federal courts
• First-chair jury trial/appellate experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, including the ability to quickly leverage new software (e.g., AI)

Pay

The annualized base pay range for this role is $132,400 - $198,600. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies. The base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.