Senior Staff Attorney

The Hartford; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Fitness reimbursement

Travel/parking reimbursement

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Sr Staff Attorney to handle a diverse auto and general liability portfolio from early assessment through trial. This remote role is ideal for a seasoned attorney based in Western Washington or Northwest Oregon with strong litigation and trial experience.

You will collaborate with Claims, advise insureds directly, and lead files with strategic focus while enjoying the flexibility and modern in-house environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in Washington and ability to appear in local/state federal courts.
• Preference for admission in Oregon/Idaho and willingness to apply.
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience including insurance defense.
• First-chair trial and/or appellate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage auto and general liability matters from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, work with experts, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Provide timely legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insureds.
• Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, and ADR proceedings.
• Drive case strategy, evaluate exposure, and ensure timely disposition.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active WA license

7 years of litigation experience

First-chair jury trial experience

Legal writing and research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

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.

About The Hartford

For more than 200 years, The Hartford has helped protect customers through changing times with a focus on integrity and service—and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (multiple years). Our legal team plays a direct role in protecting that reputation by delivering thoughtful advocacy and principled outcomes.

Role Summary

The Hartford’s Staff Legal team is built for attorneys who want the depth and challenge of sophisticated litigation, with the stability, resources, and collaboration of an in-house practice. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of auto and general liability matters from early case assessment through trial, partnering closely with Claims and directly advising insureds. This remote position is an ideal fit for a seasoned attorney physically located in Western Washington or Northwest Oregon with significant litigation and trial experience in premises liability, products liability, construction defect, jobsite injury, and commercial or personal automobile accidents. Occasional in-person appearances may be required, with expected travel of less than 5%. If you’re known for sound judgment, a strong courtroom presence, and the ability to move a case forward with confidence, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a sophisticated litigation practice while enjoying the flexibility, predictability, and quality of life that come with a supportive in-house environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High-impact litigation: Handle a diverse tort inventory, including premises, products, general negligence, and auto.
• Real courtroom opportunity: Use your trial skills - prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, and ADR.
• In-house partnership model: Collaborate closely with Claims partners and advise insureds directly.
• Lead the work: Be the lead attorney on your files - set strategy early, evaluate exposure, and drive resolution.
• Modern practice, modern tools: Leverage case management and approved technology - including progressive AI tools.
• Work from home day-to-day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4 times per year) and required appearances as your cases demand.
• Total rewards you can feel: Medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with company match; Annual Incentive Bonus, paid holidays and paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking.
• Invested in your Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways are built in so you can expand your skills and take on greater responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Washington and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Strong preference will be given to attorneys who are also admitted to practice law in Oregon and/or Idaho. Willingness to promptly apply for and obtain admission in Oregon and/or Idaho required.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Target case load of 50 files.
• Strong familiarity with Washington and Oregon courts and local practices.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Additional details

Currently seeking applicants who reside in Western Washington or Northwest Oregon.

This is a remote role with periodic travel and appearances throughout Washington, Oregon, and/or Idaho.

Expectedly travel is less than 5%.

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.

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Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees - continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.