Complex Litigation Attorney
Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Description: The Hartford is at present looking to employ Complex Litigation Attorney right now, this job will be placed in Pennsylvania. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION?
Complex Litigation Attorney
Unique In-house opportunity for an experienced trial attorney seeking to focus on complex litigation without the challenges associated with private practice
.
This lead trial attorney position for complex litigation will be part of a unique team responsib! le for providing top quality representation to
Hartford
insureds in litigated matters. The qualified candidate must be able to independently handle a caseload of some of our most complex/high exposure product liability, construction, premises operations and auto liability matters. The attorney will be accountable for performing all litigation activities on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including but not limited to drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, conducting depositions, appearing in Court for motion argument, conferences, etc., conducting legal research, attending mediations, trying cases to verdict and drafting and arguing appeals.
Extensive jury trial experience of high-value cases at both the liability and damages phase is required. An understanding of the tripartite relationship and a commitment to providing a high level of customer service and detailed reporting to claim center personnel is critical to su! cceeding in this role. Additionally, candidate must have super! ior organization skills, the ability to think strategically and a strong desire to be challenged in all aspects of their responsibilities.
Qualifications
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Qualified candidates will have the following requirements:
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in
Pennsylvania
required.
Experienced litigation attorney, including extensive trial experience.
Minimum 10+ years law practice, preferably within the insurance defense industry dealing with complex tort, general liability matters.
WHY JOIN THE
HARTFORD
?
With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. The company offers a full
complement of business insurance coverages, auto and home insurance, employee benefits and a family of mutual funds to help its customers prepa! re for the unexpected, protect what is most important to them, and prevail in the event the unexpected happens. Headquartered in
Hartford
,
Conn.
, the company has approximately 20,000 employees located throughout the country. The
Hartford
reported 2012 revenues of $26.4 billion.
Throughout its history, the company has delivered on its promises to agents, brokers and customers, insuring some of the nation’s most historic construction projects, such as the
Golden Gate
Bridge
and the Hoover Dam. The
Hartford
has also paid claims related to some of
America
’s largest disasters, including the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and more recently, Hurricane Katrina and Storm Sandy.
More information about the company and its product offerings is available at
www.thehart! ford.com
. Join us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Th! eHartford
. Follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/TheHartford
.
The
Hartford
’s biggest competitive advantage is its employees. We
hire a broad range of talented teammates
from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We look for teammates
who share our vision to be an exceptional company celebrated for financial performance, character, and customer value.
The
Hartford
is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, and trust and integrity. The company has been recognized by:
·
Newsweek
as the 14
th
greenest company in
America
and No. 1 in the Financials category (2012)
·
Human Rights Campaign
as a
2013 Best Place
to work for LGBT Equality (2012)
·
National Underwriter 2012 P&C Producer Survey
as the No. 2 Co! mmercial Carrier (2012)
·
GI Jobs
as a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer (2012)
·
Military Times Edge
as a Best for Vets†Employer (2012)
·
Ethisphere Institute
as One of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" (2008-2012)
Visit our
website
to learn more about The Hartford’s recognition.
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
Hartford
is an Equal Employment
Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer.
The
Ha! rtford
maintains a drug-free workplace.
Committed to ! Building Inclusion and Leveraging Diversity
** NO AGENCIES PLEASE **
Job Function
:
P&C Claim Legal
Primary Location
:
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Schedule
:
Full-time
Job Level
:
Individual Contributor
Education Level
:
Doctorate Degree (over 19 years)
Job Type
:
Standard
Shift
:
Day Job
Employee Status
:
Regular
Overtime Status
:
Exempt
Travel
:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
:
Feb 6, 2014, 9:13:20 PM
Remote Worker Option
:
No
- .
If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to The Hartford.
If you interested on this job just click on the Apply butto! n, you will be redirected to the official website
This job starts available on: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:10:40 GMT