Senior Staff Attorney-TN
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Description: The Hartford is currently interviewing Senior Staff Attorney-TN right now, this career will be placed in Tennessee. More details about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD? The Hartford currently has an inhouse opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to work remote from home in Eastern Tennessee. As a global leader in insurance, asset ma! nagement and financial service products, we offer professionals every possibility for growth. And whether we're helping customers or building careers, we're experts at creating the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION? Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense This position partners with our insureds and claim centers to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation against our insureds/the firm. The Senior Staff Attorney will: Analyze complex 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 on legal and factual issues.! Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and c! o-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures. Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases. Independently prepares and presents witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions. Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Qualified candidates will have the following requirements: JD from accredited law school License to practice in the state of Tennessee required. Experienced litigation attorney, including trial experience Minimum 5+ years law practice, preferably within the insurance defense industry dealing with tort/general liability and workers compensation matters. WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD? The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is a leading provider of! insurance and wealth management services for millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. The Hartford is consistently recognized for its superior service, its sustainability efforts and as one of the world's most ethical companies. In 2010, The Hartford reported revenues of $22.4 billion. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com. With a unique focus on customers' needs, The Hartford is known as a trusted partner that enables its customers to protect what they have today, plan for what they need tomorrow and have the confidence to achieve what's ahead. The company is well positioned to move forward and have what it need to succeed: good momentum in our businesses; a strengthened capital base; an iconic brand; and a strategy to deliver shareholder value through sustainable, profitable growth. The Hartford's biggest competitive advantage is our employees. We hire a broad range of talented teammates from diverse back! grounds and cultures. We look for teammates who share our core values a! nd bring passion to their jobs. Our values are projected in the way we interact with customers and among our teams. We are an innovative leader in the industry and have been recognized by:
- GI Jobs as a 2012 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer
- Military Times Edge as a "Best for Vets" Employer, 2011
- Ethisphere Institute as One of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' for four consecutive years, 2011
- Carbon Disclosure Project's Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for The Hartford's approach to climate change disclosure for four consecutive years, 2011
- Newsweek Green Rankings - No. 12 on the list of U.S. Companies, 2011
- Phoenix Business Journal as a Best Place to Work, 2011
- The Chicago Tribune as a Top Workplace, 2011
- The San Antonio Express News as a Top Workplace, 2011
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a Top Workplace, 2011
- Indianapolis Star as a Top Workplace, 2011
- The Hartford ! Courant and FOXCT as a Top Workplace, 2011
- The San Antonio Express-News as a Top Workplace, 2011
- Military Times Edge as a "Best for Vets" Employer, 2010 WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY? At The Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more. WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME? The location of this remote position is flexible within the Chattanooga area. The Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Hartford maintains a drug-free workplace. Committed to Building Inclusion and Leveraging Diversity ** NO AGENCIES PLEASE **
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