Remote Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation

Hartford; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate has substantial insurance defense experience, especially in Premises Liability and Motor Vehicle cases, with the ability to manage cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, and presenting at trial, while collaborating with the Managing Attorney and claims teams.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and NY license to practice.
• Minimum of 7 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills; ability to independently manage cases.
• Familiarity with NY state courts and federal courts is a plus.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle moderately complex insurance defense litigation from inception through trial.
• Develop defense strategies and present analyses to clients and claims partners.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain effective communications with clients, courts, and co-counsel.
• Independently present witnesses and evidence at hearings and trials.
• Attend continuing legal education to maintain expertise.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Trial advocacy

Insurance defense

Premises liability

Court procedures knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate has substantial insurance defense experience, especially in Premises Liability and Motor Vehicle cases, with the ability to manage cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, and presenting at trial, while collaborating with the Managing Attorney and claims teams.