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: Legal Administrator w/ Trial Prep Experience Company: Peak Paralegals Location: Hartford, CT Description: Immediate need for a Legal Administrator with trial prep experience for a long term project in Hartford, CT. The right candidates will be paralegal's and JD's with 3-5 years experience in staff supervision and litigation of IP/Pharma cases.Candidates will be working with a Trial Consulting Team prepping for an IP case with a very aggressive trial schedule. Must have trial prep experience, MUST have IP experience, must have supervisory experience.Cconcordance and LiveNote strongly preferred.This is an excellent opportunity for trial prep and supervisory work.  Candidates from other areas encouraged to apply - housing will be provided to those candidates from other areas.

Job Title: Registered Product Attorney Company: Lincoln Financial Group Location: Hartford, CT Description: Nature of Role Reporting to the VP and Associate General Counsel in Hartford, this position will support Lincoln's variable life products (development, registration and administration) and other Hartford based operations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Principal counsel with respect to the development, drafting and administration of private placement, variable universal life (VUL) products.With VP and Associate General Counsel support the development, drafting, registration and administration of retail VUL products.Principal counsel for our life insurance long-term care products/riders.Support Producer Solutions (agent contracting, licensing and compensation).With VP and Associate General Counsel, provide support to Underwriting and New business department, Life Insurance Operations.Provide support to primary Distribution counsel on distribution and marketing matters.

Job Title: Legal assistant/Paralegal - PT Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Paralegal/legal assitant position available in small office in West Hartford Center. 13-15 hours per week. Excellent communication and telephone skills, attention to detail and legal experience necessary. General practice litigation firm with focus on family law and personal injury. Please fax your resume to Register to View .

Job Title: Counsel or Sr. Counsel - Claim Legal, Shared Services Company: Travelers Companies, Inc. 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. We are currently looking for a Counsel or Sr. Counsel - Claim Legal, Shared Services.  Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION: Counsel or Sr. Counsel - Claim Legal, Shared Services SUMMARY: Provides high quality, cost effective contract drafting and negotiation services and compliance and regulatory advice.  Collaborates with Corporate Law and Corporate Procurement to drive completion of a high volume and wide variety of vendor contracts to support the Auto, Property and Liability Claim businesses.  Researches and prepares opinions on a variety of claim compliance and regulatory issues.  Manages outside counsel on selected matters.  PRIMARY DUTIES: Provides legal support to clients in Auto, Property and Liability Claim on a wide range of contracts with vendors that provide services to Travelers Claim.  Provides legal advice on a variety of issues, including claim handling practices, claim initiatives, compliance, regulatory inquiries, and emerging trends. Completes contracts, amendments and other required items in a timely manner.  Achieves desired results through effective analysis, legal research, and advocacy. Demonstrates excellent research and writing skills.  Provides thorough, accurate and timely analysis of legal issues.  Collaborates and works effectively with others in the Claim Legal organization, and with Claim, Corporate, and other areas of the company, to achieve results and to identify and resolve issues.  Communicates effectively with clients, exhibiting strong verbal and written communication skills.  Provides legal updates to clients on contract matters and regulatory and legislative developments.  Completes research and analysis for claim initiative projects, and for special projects, providing a quality work product in a timely manner.  Achieves positive client feedback.  Has frequent independent contact with clients.  Provides prompt and appropriate communication to Claim clients.  Develops and conducts training seminars as needed.   Explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.  Manages outside coverage counsel; reviews and approves invoices for outside counsel to ensure appropriateness and compliance with corporate retention agreement.   EXPERIENCE:5 - 10 + years of legal experience Expertise in contract drafting and negotiationExperience in compliance and regulatory issues 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 knowledge of the property casualty insurance business, products and services.Ability to quickly establish credibility and effectively influence others.Strong strategic thinker and decision-maker.Developing leadership skills; acts as an example in mentoring others.Effectively uses resources to achieve results.Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task, often with multiple priorities which may be in conflict.Evidences responsibility for decisions and actions, works well in teams.Substantial technical knowledge of legal environment.Clearly relates unit expectations and goals to the business unit mission. 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 We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.  For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.  Equal Employment Opportunity Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

Job Title: Counsel / Sr. Counsel, Claim Legal Property Group 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.   Counsel/Senior Counsel ¿ Property SUMMARY: - This person will be responsible for providing coverage advice, managing litigation, general legal counseling, compliance counseling, managing regulatory relationships and supporting a broad array of business initiatives. - This person will support one or more of the Property Claim Marine Units (Inland Marine, Ocean Marine and/or Boat & Yacht). PRIMARY DUTIES: - Primary legal functions are coverage interpretation/coverage advice and managing complex coverage and extra contractual litigation. - Provide first rate counseling on a broad array of legal and regulatory issues, including developing, communicating and implementing legal strategies and solutions to address such issues. - Take ownership of coverage advice and results. - Promote optimal claim outcomes by employing the right strategy at the right time with the right resources. - Work with outside counsel on litigated matters to analyze issues, develop and implement cost effective legal strategies on complex claims and lawsuits and prepare for settlement or trial, as appropriate. - Prepare and utilize motions, briefs, pleadings, legal documents, correspondence and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company. - Propose, prepare and evaluate oral and written discovery. - Coordinate positions with other company units. - Identify exposure and quantify risk timely. - Set strategic goals and drive matters to desired outcomes. - Have frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries. - Inform and advise clients regarding strategy and case developments. - Maintain awareness of judicial climate and current case law. - Review and control outside legal costs to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines. - Effectively communicate legal, claim and business issues to management, peers, subordinates and business/claim partners. - Build relationships within Claim Legal and throughout Claim. - Develop and deliver training to business partners on a variety of topics. - Demonstrate awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals. - Provide real time information and insight to all business partners to better achieve company objectives. EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY: - JD degree required along with minimum 7 years experience managing litigation and/or providing coverage advice. - Of the 7 years experience managing litigation and/or providing coverage advice, a minimum of 3 years experience must be managing property litigation and/or providing property coverage advice. WORK EXPERIENCE: - At least 7 years of continuous practice as a lawyer. CERTIFICATES/DEGREES: - Requires law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction. OTHER: - Technical expertise in property and liability coverage in multiple jurisdictions, strong litigation management skills, strong technical and strategic skills. - Exhibits a constant and passionate customer service mindset. - Strong communicator who uses this skill to help drive the organization¿s vision, need for change and continual improvement. -Ability and desire to work across organizational boundaries. - Experience with severe and complex claims. - Big picture thinker capable of providing clarity of overall coverage challenges and litigation activity. - Proven litigation, litigation management and coverage advice track record. - Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills. - Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment with proven strengths in building and maintaining business/colleague partnerships.

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

Job Title: Lawyer Needed to Help Start a Business Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Greetings; We are looking for a lawyer to help us start our small business/help with selecting a business structure (sole proprietor or partnership?)/start with IRS. We are green :] How we can pay? - In exchange we can offer what we do best: Web design/developing/launching, graphic design, interior design. Please forward this post to anyone you know who can help and needs a new website. Thank you!

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Secretary Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: 6 Month Temporary opening located in Hartford, CT Assists in handling legal issues delegated by an attorney for which the attorney is responsible. Conducting basic legal research and cite checking; preparing basic discovery; coding, digesting and summarizing depositions; proofreading and editing legal documents; assists in preparing legal documents and reports, including leases, licenses, real estate and corporate transactions, insurance and employment agreements. BA/BS degree and/or ABA paralegal certificate. Generally has 2-5 years of experience.

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.