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New Jersey attorneys seeking visa sponsorship will find opportunities across the state's dense corridor of corporate legal departments, Am Law 100 firms with Newark and Roseland offices, and pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson and Merck with substantial in-house counsel teams. Princeton, Newark, and Parsippany are the primary hiring hubs for sponsored attorney roles.
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Location:
Morristown, NJ
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627553-195
Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in the North (Hackensack) and Western locations. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Workers compensation Law.
The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
- Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare pleadings, written discovery, opposition to MMTs, trial briefs in support of defense strategies in collaboration with your staff legal team of legal assistants and paralegals.
- Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford client/insured.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues relative to the litigation.
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
- Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials and at judicial/administrative hearings and motions.
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
- Participate in Team Huddles.
- Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
- Participate in claims file reviews.
- Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Qualifications:
Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling all forms of complex/admitted/occupational/dependency Workers’ Compensation cases including but not limited to trials, motions for med and temp etc.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of New Jersey.
- Trial experience is necessary.
- Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Self-directed.
- Strong computer skills, comfort working in paperless environment, on tasked based platform and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must.
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.
Core Competencies Required:
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership
- Business Knowledge and Decision Making
- Effective Relationships
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong communication skills
Why Join the New Jersey Staff Legal Office?
You will join an experienced and collaborative legal team (legal assistants, paralegals and 10 attorney colleagues) committed to litigation excellence, strong Claims partnerships, professional development, and exceptional client service. Our attorneys are trusted legal partners who handle substantive matters, exercise independent judgment, contribute to office initiatives, and help strengthen the capabilities of colleagues and business partners.
Additional Information:
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel where required by a specific Judge or Court vicinage to in-person hearings, trials, motions etc. within the following geography: North (Hackensack) and Western vicinages New Jersey.
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:
- $132,400 - $198,600
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
Location:
Morristown, NJ
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627553-195
Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in the North (Hackensack) and Western locations. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Workers compensation Law.
The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
- Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare pleadings, written discovery, opposition to MMTs, trial briefs in support of defense strategies in collaboration with your staff legal team of legal assistants and paralegals.
- Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford client/insured.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues relative to the litigation.
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
- Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials and at judicial/administrative hearings and motions.
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
- Participate in Team Huddles.
- Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
- Participate in claims file reviews.
- Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Qualifications:
Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling all forms of complex/admitted/occupational/dependency Workers’ Compensation cases including but not limited to trials, motions for med and temp etc.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of New Jersey.
- Trial experience is necessary.
- Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Self-directed.
- Strong computer skills, comfort working in paperless environment, on tasked based platform and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must.
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.
Core Competencies Required:
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership
- Business Knowledge and Decision Making
- Effective Relationships
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong communication skills
Why Join the New Jersey Staff Legal Office?
You will join an experienced and collaborative legal team (legal assistants, paralegals and 10 attorney colleagues) committed to litigation excellence, strong Claims partnerships, professional development, and exceptional client service. Our attorneys are trusted legal partners who handle substantive matters, exercise independent judgment, contribute to office initiatives, and help strengthen the capabilities of colleagues and business partners.
Additional Information:
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel where required by a specific Judge or Court vicinage to in-person hearings, trials, motions etc. within the following geography: North (Hackensack) and Western vicinages New Jersey.
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:
- $132,400 - $198,600
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Which companies sponsor visas for attorneys in New Jersey?
Large employers with established legal departments are the most consistent sponsors. In New Jersey, these include pharmaceutical companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Novo Nordisk, major financial institutions with NJ operations, and global law firms with Newark or Roseland offices. In-house positions at Fortune 500 corporations headquartered in the state tend to have more structured sponsorship processes than smaller regional firms.
Which visa types are most common for attorney roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for attorney roles, as the position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a Juris Doctor degree. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican attorneys under specific conditions. O-1A visas are an option for attorneys with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as significant published legal scholarship or high-profile case recognition. All pathways require employer sponsorship.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most attorney sponsorship jobs?
Newark is the largest legal market in New Jersey, home to federal courts and major firm offices. Parsippany and Florham Park host significant corporate legal departments for pharmaceutical and financial companies. Princeton attracts in-house counsel roles tied to the biotech and research corridor. Short Hills and Roseland have concentrations of regional and national firm offices that periodically sponsor foreign national attorneys.
How to find attorney visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters attorney roles in New Jersey specifically by visa sponsorship availability, which removes the guesswork of identifying which employers are open to sponsoring. Because many attorney postings do not explicitly mention sponsorship, Migrate Mate's curated data is particularly useful for narrowing to employers with a documented history of filing H-1B or other work visa petitions for legal professionals in the state.
Are there state-specific considerations for attorneys seeking visa sponsorship in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires attorneys to be admitted to the New Jersey State Bar to practice independently, which means foreign-educated lawyers typically need to pass the NJ bar exam and meet character and fitness requirements before most employers will sponsor them. However, some in-house roles and law firm positions hire foreign nationals before bar admission, particularly for research, compliance, or transactional support work that does not require a New Jersey license.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored attorney jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.