Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEStaff Attorney - LM07EE

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　　The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff or Staff Attorney to litigate Workers' Compensation cases throughout New York State. This is a remote position and the majority of appearances will likely be virtual, unless the Workers' Compensation Board adjusts its rules and/or our needs necessitate an increased number of in-person appearances. The expectation is that the candidate is willing to travel up to 2 hours each way to an in-person appearance when necessary. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Workers' Compensation matters. Our selected Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result with pending litigation on cases from inception thru trial.

　　RESPONSBILITIES:• Handle intricate, complex and high exposure Workers' Compensation litigation.• Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies.• Independently prepare complex pleadings, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.• 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.• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions.• Research, draft and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.• Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers.

　　• 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:

　　Note: This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience. Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

　　• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in New York state. • Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience in New York state workers' compensation.• Strong legal research and writing skills.• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time.• Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

　　Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

　　• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in New York state.• Minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience in New York state workers' compensation.

　　• Strong legal research and writing skills.• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time.• Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

　　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:

　　$102,960-$185,040

　　The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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