Trial Attorney BI/UM

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Personal Injury Trial Attorney to provide legal representation in civil litigation related to Property and Casualty insurance claims. This role is based in the Hartford, CT metro area and offers flexibility to work remotely from a home office. Travel is required for trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases independently through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal.
• Handle or assist with complex litigation cases as needed.
• Appear in court for arbitrations, trials, mediations, and hearings.
• Provide legal advice to clients and Property & Casualty Claims team members.
• Develop and implement legal strategies and budget projections for Claims Litigation and clients.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys.
• Stay current on relevant statutes, case law, and trial-related technology; attend training courses to maintain trial skills.
• Provide training to support staff, Claims, and Claims Litigation teams regarding legal changes and litigation processes.
• Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in compliance with risk and compliance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law, specifically handling personal injury or civil litigation trial cases.
• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) served.
• Experience practicing law in the relevant court systems within the geographic area.
• Proficiency in online legal research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over six years of experience handling insurance defense personal injury cases within a staff counsel setting in Connecticut.
• First chair trial experience with verdicts in Connecticut courts.
• Experience preparing reports and memos for Claims, including case analysis, discovery and deposition reports, and trial strategy documents.
• Military experience with skills related to specific MOS codes (e.g., Navy Legalman, Marines 4410/4411/4402/4405, Army 27A, USAF 51JX/5J0X1).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $114,080 - $218,030, based on experience and market data.
• Eligibility for pay incentives based on corporate and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k); pension; life insurance; parental and adoption assistance; paid time off with holidays and volunteer hours; and wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education support.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; candidates requiring immigration support should not apply.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices.