Sr Staff Attorney

Overview

This role is an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in the New York City area. The position is ideal for an attorney with at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of litigation experience handling motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability cases, and Labor Law/construction accident cases. The selected candidate must be able to independently handle cases and work in a collegial, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle lawsuits involving motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accidents.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision.
• 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 Claims customers and clients 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.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal litigation experience.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• License to practice in New York State.
• Knowledge of New York Supreme and Civil courts.
• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software.
• Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal admission in SDNY and EDNY is a plus.
• First Chair trial experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600.
• Base pay is only one component of the total compensation package.
• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Comprehensive benefits package to promote total well-being for employees and their families.

Location

• Remote work opportunity with the option to work in the New York City office.
• Internet connectivity requirement for remote positions:
  • High-speed broadband cable internet service with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps.
  • Internet provider-supplied device must be hardwired to the Hartford-issued router and/or computer.
  • To confirm whether internet speeds are sufficient, run a speed test from a personal computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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