Legal Jobs in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Title: R.E. TRANSACTIONAL SECRETARY Company: Confidential Location: Hartford, CT Description: Established Hartford law firm seeking self-starter secretary with 4+ years transactional experience; must have Microsoft Office package experience (Word/Excel); other miscellaneous softwares; competitive salary; excellent insurance package; 401(k) plan option; Profit Sharing Plan included.

Job Title: Patent Litigation Trial Coordinator (Attorney or Sr. Paralegal) Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Litigation Support company seeks the services of an attorney or sr. paralegal with strong background in patent litigation. Candidates must have a minimum of one patent litigation in which they worked from inception through trial. Candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of one year and be willing to work OT. This position will be primarily working out of Hartford but may involve time spent at NYC office.

Job Title: Sr Claims Counsel / Attorney position w / Company: Confidential Company Location: Hartford, CT Description: Sr Claims Counsel / Attorney position w / Construction Sure Sr Claims Counsel/Attorney position w/Construction Surety/Bond experience at Travelers Insurance – Hartford, CT –Job #791960 Committed.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future. That’s Travelers.  We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.    SUMMARY Minimum 8 to 10 years construction surety/bond experience for a property/casualty insurance company Effectively manage all assigned Bond & Financial Products Claims, typically of higher severity or complexity.  Fulfill Bond & Financial Products Claim’s mission by conducting thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation and disposition of claims to achieve superior customer service and claim results at the most reasonable cost.  Interact and collaborate claim and underwriting colleagues as well as with external business associates. RESPONSIBILITIES  Within authority limit, thoroughly analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve higher severity and/or complex claims with minimal supervision by claims management. Make appropriate decisions within own claim authority and make appropriate recommendations to management when necessary. Assure that all policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory and Bond performance and customer service standards are met or exceedeAccountable for accurate documentation/information in claim file and Claim Management System and adhere to Claim documentation standards (e.g. coverage analysis, reserve and settlement rationale, current diary). Prepare appropriate Loss Memos and other reports to management to accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.Identify salvage opportunities in the earliest stages of claim development and coordinate recovery efforts with the Salvage Unit and claims management.  Independently pursue recovery sources, when appropriate. Within authority limit, retain, monitor, manage and approve payments to outside counsel.  Set litigation strategy consistent with business objectives, actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.  Within authority limit, make quick, sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions consistent with Bond standards. Keep management apprised of status of claims which are beyond authority level.  Communicate large reserve adjustments, high-exposure/high sensitivity losses, claim trends, legal decisions and issues which may impact product line to both claim and underwriting management.Assist/mentor less experienced colleagues in claim resolutions. Maintain knowledge of coverage, law, legislative and industry-related initiatives and judicial trends. Provide legal support to underwriting and claim business product line (e.g. drafting policy endorsements/riders, legal research, case analysis, transactional support legal advice, advice on litigation strategies. The successful candidate will have strong communication (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating, listening and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive internal and external relationships;  effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues on team, market segment, Home Office and Field Offices;Ability to communicate difficult decisions; present a positive, professional image of the company through demonstrated expertise and knowledge of the company, its products and services; adept at framing issues and solutions for claimants, counsel, underwriters, agents, brokers, colleagues and management; Ability to communicate with confidence and influence outcome of interactions through sound judgment and decision making.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively promote a drug-free workplace.   In addition to an exciting environment, we offer:*Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards* 401(k) with company match* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs* Tuition reimbursement* Vacation Purchase Plan* Training/Development opportunities     If interested in this position, please write back with your availability to interview and to start, the reason you are leaving your present situation OR the reason for leaving your last position, along with your minimum permanent salary requirement  and  the status of your eligibility to work in the United States  ** Where do you live and are you open to relocation to  Hartford, CT (relocation package may be available)  Send answers and resumes to:      Ruthie Powell, Senior Sourcing Specialist for  Travelers Insurancehttp://www.travelers.com/   Travelers has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the most admired companies to work for, ranking 2nd amongst all property casualty insurers in 2009.   Travelers was recently ranked Top Property & Casualty Company in BusinessWeek’s Best Places to Launch a Career Survey for the 3rd year in a row!   Want to hear more about our company and culture Click on www.whatyouvebeenmissing.comClick Here To Apply!

Job Title: Counsel/Sr. Counsel Company: Travelers Location: Hartford, CT Description: Committed.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future. That's Travelers.  We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.   Travelers is accepting candidates resumes for the Senior Counsel attorney position in the following locations: Hartford, Morris Plains and New York City. Provides high quality, cost effective coverage advice, manages outside counsel in coverage and extra-contractual litigation, and provides other claim-related legal services to the Construction Claim organization as well as to Construction Underwriting and other business units within Travelers, with particular emphasis on construction defect claims. PRIMARY DUTIES: Provides thorough, accurate and timely analysis of coverage issues, policy wordings and other claim-related legal matters.  Partners with the Construction Claim client in developing and implementing cost effective legal strategies on complex construction and construction defect claims and related coverage litigation.  Determines appropriate action on coverage litigation; provides advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.    Achieves desired results through effective analysis, legal research, advocacy, and use of the litigation process.  Demonstrates excellent research and writing skills.   Collaborates and works effectively with others in the Claim Legal organization, and with Claim, Underwriting and other areas of the company, to achieve results and to identify and resolve issues.  Communicates effectively with others.  Provides legal updates to clients on case law and legislative developments.  Completes research and analysis for underwriting and other special projects, providing a quality work product in a timely manner.  Achieves positive client feedback.  Has frequent direct contact with clients.  Develops and conducts claim-related training as needed.  Acts as mentor and coach to less experienced attorneys, paralegals and staff.  Explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.  Engages and manages outside counsel when appropriate; reviews and adjusts outside counsel invoices to ensure compliance with litigation plans and corporate retention agreement.  EXPERIENCE: 7+ years of property-casualty insurance coverage experience.  Experience with construction and construction defect insurance coverage and claim handling issues and litigation preferred. EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY: JD Degree CERTIFICATES/DEGREES Admitted to the Bar COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong and persuasive written and oral communication and presentation skills. COMPUTER SKILLS Strong PC skills including WORD. OTHER Strong research and writing skills. Strong negotiation skills. Effectively uses resources to achieve results. Organized; strong time management skills and ability to multitask, often with multiple priorities which may be in conflict. Self-management:  takes responsibility for decisions and actions; successfully handles multiple priorities which may be in conflict. Substantial technical knowledge of coverage law, legal environment, rules, judiciary, adversaries and expert witnesses. Strong knowledge of property/casualty business, products and services. Clearly relates unit expectations and goals to the business unit mission. Clearly demonstrates sense of urgency and commitment to excellence. Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team. Ability to forge strong working relationships at senior levels. Anticipates client's ongoing legal needs.

Job Title: Tax Lawyer-Young/Agressive Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: I am seeking someone to help me navigate through, if not completely take on, resolving several years of unfiled taxes. Additionally, my taxes were grossly under withheld. I prefer a bar certified lawyer, who is a recent college grad, or still young and ambitious enough to really care about the client! One who focused on tax law would probably be in my best interest also! I must be convinced that you are eager, capable, and willing to take this on with some degree of passion and patience. I have been a nervous wreck over this and I am anxious to get it resolved and behind me. Of course I am prepared to pay for such services. Terms can be discussed. NOT interested in hearing from large firms, or firms like TaxMasters, etc! Please respond via site e-mail to begin discussion. Any resumes, school documentation, licenses, accolades, etc. to support your experience/desire/ability/education regarding this matter will help. Thank you!

Job Title: Temporary Paralegal Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Description: Will be assisting in the courts, and legal offices Pay is $15 Qualified candidates MUST have a certificate/diploma from a Paralegal studies program. Send your resume today!

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Location: Hartford, ct Description: Our Legal Assistant position involves reviewing, filing, and scanning physical and electronic copies of legal documents. This position will also be responsible for responding to requests for records from various internal departments. Compensation will be determined based on experience. To begin the application process, please send a reply to Register to View and make sure to put the posting title (Legal Assistant) in the subject line of your email. Within 24 hours, a link will be sent to you which will direct you to the application for this position. • Location: Hartford • Post ID: 3125995

Job Title: Legal Assistant Position to Paralegal Staff Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Legal Assistant Position to Paralegal Staff Applicant will assist bankruptcy paralegal staff in preparing consumer bankruptcy cases for court hearings. Further responsibilities include answering phones, photocopying, faxing, scanning documents, filing, follow up on client issues with court, and various office administration responsibilities. Secretary skills and experience required. Required knowledge of Microsoft Office and typing skills of 60 wpm. Work week is Monday-Friday 9 am -5 pm (35 hour work week). Busy law office located in North Central Connecticut.

Job Title: Associate General Counsel- UHC Commercial Lines Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Hartford, CT Description: UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.UnitedHealthcare is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. When you work with UnitedHealthcare, what you do matters. It's that simple…and it's that challenging. In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system.   We currently have an opportunity available for an Associate General Counsel in Hartford, Connecticut. Primary responsibilities will include providing legal counsel and expertise to UnitedHealthcare's Commercial Lines of Business organization. This individual will frequently interact with senior company leaders and/or outside representatives on complex issues having impact across UnitedHealthcare. Provides legal advice on issues concerning claim and service operations.Provides a full range of legal advice and may specialize in: ERISA and state law claim and appeal requirements, prompt payment of claims, electronic claim standards, coordination of benefits, portability and pre-existing condition rules, utilization review requirements and accreditation standards, benefit law, state regulatory and Department of Labor compliance.Ensure that the company responds to provider and member complaints in a responsible and legally sound manner.Provide advice regarding risk management, customer complaints and service issues.Research issues involving corporate, health care, regulatory and contract laws and regulations.Handle complex legal projects.Evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs.This individual may seek guidance from senior internal and external counsel in areas outside technical knowledge or skill set.Receives assignments and guidance from legal leadership, handles assigned legal       Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career. Juris Doctorate degree.At least 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate setting; prior managed care legal experience preferred.Strong understanding of health insurance and/or managed care industry is preferred.Knowledge of U.S., state contract, corporate health care and regulatory law.Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts.Ability to make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues.Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment.Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects.Well developed written and verbal communications skills.Excellent presentation skills.Ability to handle one or several subject matter areas of expertise.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Title: Paralegals In-the-Know Company: Adecco Location: Hartford, CT Description: Adecco jobs for you Paralegals In-the-Know Location: Hartford, CT Category: Other Status: Temporary/Contract-to-Hire Reference: US_EN_ Register to View 560 Salary: N/A Posted: September 15,2009 Paralegals in-the-know Adecco is seeking experienced, energetic paralegals to add to our employee data base. If you're a paralegal with a minimum of one-two years of paralegal job experience, come join us!! A degree or certified formal training in paralegal studies is required. Adecco has clients in the Hartford area seeking your services. Let Adecco help you market your talents. Adecco is an industry leading staffing company offering medical, 401K and service bonus benefit options. Many of our clients are established, progressive companies with superior management teams. They offer challenging opportunities with diverse duties and super work environments. Apply today!! Maria Bernacki 50 State st Register to View Close Please name your saved job © 2010 Adecco. All rights reserved. Technical support Privacy policy Terms of use USA Office locator Adecco Worldwide