Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful workYou strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community tooIf that sounds like you, then you`ve landed in the right place.
If you have a passion for the law, enjoy collaborating with peers, claims partners and insureds, then this litigation attorney position is for you! as a las vegas senior staff attorney for the hartford, you will join a collaborative environment where you will have direct contact with our claims professionals, insureds, and colleagues all while working from home! if you join our team, you will find that we foster personal growth and are driven to provide excellent customer service to our claims partners and insuredsOur in-house, remote work opportunity is well-suited for an attorney who is dedicated to the practice of law and committed to excellent customer service! the senior staff attorney will handle the following key responsibilities:
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop 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 autonomy
Partner with our claims partners to achieve the best results for our hartford insured
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
Participate in claims file reviews.
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling insurance defense cases
Jd from accredited law school and license to practice law in the state of nevada
Trial experience is preferred
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong ms office proficiency (word, excel, powerpoint & outlook)
Lexis nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Ability to handle or willingness to learn workers’ compensation defense
What else can you tell me?
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel 1-4 days per week to court appearances is las vegas, nevada and occasional travel to reno or carson city.
Internet connectivity requirement/remote positionsFor 100% remote positions, we require that (1) you have high speed broadband cable internet service with minimum upload/download speeds of 3mbps/30mbps and (2) your internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway be hardwired to the hartford issued router and/or computer (recruiting coordinators: see additional details below)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 marketActual 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 roleThe base pay is just one component of the hartford’s total compensation package for employeesOther rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognitionThe annualized base pay range for this role is:
Benefits
Our company’s success is due to our employees’ dedication and passion for their workThey are our greatest assetThat’s why we are committed to offering employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package and award-winning well-being programsBy helping our employees achieve their full potential, we unlock our ownVisit https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits for details.
Equal opportunity employer/females/minorities/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity or expression/religion/age
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