Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:
Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4.5/5 in supportive management
77% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
88% would recommend this company to other women
95% say the CEO supports gender diversity
The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.
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Position summary
You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.
The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a New York Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout the New York City area. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney and the Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.
RESPONSBILITIES:
• 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 because of 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 appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
• Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in New York State and local federal courts
• Knowledge of Supreme and Civil courts
• Member in good standing of New York State Bar
• Minimum of 8 years of legal litigation 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 as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation
For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.
Compensation
The 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. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. 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:
$120,320 - $180,480
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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About the company
As an insurance company, we're in the business of helping others. For more than 200 years, we’ve done so, and continue to, with property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. But we’re also committed to making sure our impact goes far beyond an insurance policy. And our employees come together – no matter where they’re located - in pursuit of that common goal. ...
Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:
Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4.5/5 in supportive management
77% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
88% would recommend this company to other women
95% say the CEO supports gender diversity
The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.
