Assistant Managing Attorney

Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney to join the leadership team of the New England Staff Legal organization. This role emphasizes developing others, building strong teams, and leading through change across multiple jurisdictions.

It offers a Remote work schedule with in-person needs at Boston and/or Hartford offices as required. Leadership will focus on inspiring teams, setting expectations, and driving accountability while aligning with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership in MA, RI, CT or NH, or eligibility to waive into one of these states.
• 10+ years of legal experience with sound judgment and credibility.
• Experience in Tort and/or Workers’ Compensation law preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through formal people management or project leadership.
• Strong commitment to developing others for broader responsibilities and leadership opportunities.
• Ability to influence, coach and build trust with experienced legal professionals.
• Strong communication skills with candor in feedback and case handling.
• Willingness to lead through ambiguity and evolving business needs with data.
• Comfort with AI and emerging legal technology adoption.
• Ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions leveraging subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop attorneys to reach their full potential and prepare for broader responsibilities.
• Define priorities and measurable outcomes for the New England Staff Legal organization.
• Build partnerships across Staff Legal, Claims and other stakeholders.
• Translate strategy into priorities and drive improvements using data.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions and offices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Influence & coaching

Ambiguity leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

AI awareness

Multi-jurisdictional work

Education

J.D. with bar eligibility (MA/RI/CT/NH)

Job description

Asst Managing Attorney - LM06DE

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 Assistant Managing Attorney will join the leadership team of our newly combined New England Staff Legal organization. This is an opportunity for an experienced attorney and people leader who is energized by developing others, building strong teams, leading through change and helping shape the future of a multi-jurisdictional legal organization. This is fundamentally a leadership role. Success will depend on inspiring and developing others, building trusted relationships, creating accountability and enabling attorneys to perform at their highest level, rather than being the substantive expert in every jurisdiction or line of business. The Assistant Managing Attorney will partner closely with the Managing Attorney and broader leadership team to build a connected New England organization that combines strong local expertise with shared expectations, collaboration, innovation and a common culture. This role will have a Remote work schedule, with the expectation of coming into our Boston and/or Hartford offices as business needs arise.

Responsibilities:

Lead With Inspiration

Coach and develop attorneys to help them reach their full potential and prepare for broader responsibilities. Set clear expectations and provide ongoing, actionable feedback that supports both performance and professional growth. Recognize individual strengths and create meaningful opportunities for attorneys to expand their capabilities. Identify emerging leaders and intentionally prepare them for future leadership opportunities. Delegate meaningful responsibility and create opportunities for attorneys to lead initiatives, training, technology adoption and cross-office collaboration. Foster a culture where employees feel valued, challenged, accountable and supported, with an emphasis on curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning.

Lead With Aspiration

Help define what a high-performing, future-ready New England Staff Legal organization can become. Lead effectively through organizational and technological change, helping others navigate ambiguity and new ways of working. Challenge established approaches when better solutions are available and encourage thoughtful experimentation and innovation. Champion the responsible adoption of new capabilities, including AI-enabled tools and emerging legal technology. Help attorneys connect their individual work to broader Staff Legal, Claims and enterprise objectives.

Lead With Impact

Translate strategy into clear priorities, expectations and measurable outcomes. Build strong partnerships across Staff Legal, Claims and other key stakeholder groups. Use data, operational indicators and qualitative feedback to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Remove barriers that prevent attorneys and teams from doing their best work. Balance individual attorney needs with office, customer and enterprise priorities. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions, creating a connected New England organization rather than separate state-based silos.

Lead With Authenticity

Build trust through transparent communication, consistency, candor and follow-through. Approach difficult conversations thoughtfully and directly, including candid and constructive feedback. Seek different perspectives, welcome respectful disagreement and remain open to feedback. Model accountability and the leadership behaviors expected of others. Create an environment where employees feel comfortable raising questions, concerns and new ideas. Demonstrate humility and recognize when the expertise needed resides elsewhere on the team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school, with experience practicing law and active bar membership in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New Hampshire, or eligibility to waive into the bar of one of these states.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with a demonstrated track record of sound judgment, professionalism, and credibility.
• Experience practicing Tort and/or Workers’ Compensation law is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through formal people management, coaching, mentoring, project leadership, training, change leadership or other meaningful leadership responsibilities.
• A strong commitment to developing others and preparing employees for broader responsibilities and future leadership opportunities.
• Ability to influence, coach and build trust with experienced legal professionals.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide candid, constructive feedback regarding case handling, litigation and trial skills, and presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge existing practices and explore better ways of working.
• Ability to lead confidently through ambiguity, organizational change and evolving business needs.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across teams, functions and levels.
• Comfort using data and metrics to identify trends, assess performance and inform decisions.
• Strong technology aptitude and enthusiasm for the responsible adoption of AI and emerging legal technology.
• Ability to learn and operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions while recognizing and leveraging the expertise of subject-matter experts.

What Will Differentiate You

The strongest candidates will demonstrate not simply what they have accomplished individually, but how they have made others better. We are especially interested in leaders who can point to people they have coached, opportunities they have created for others, changes they have successfully led, teams they have strengthened and future leaders they have helped develop.

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: $142,000 - $213,000

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