Senior Trial Counsel

Hartford Fire Ins. Co; New York (NY); Remote; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases across the New York City metropolitan area in an in‑house capacity. The role targets an attorney with extensive trial experience in Labor Law, Construction site accidents, Premises, Products Liability, and automobile matters.

The Senior Trial Counsel will handle matters from inception through trial, deliver strategic defense, and mentor staff within a collaborative team of litigators to achieve favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
• Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties.
• Willingness to travel to downstate venues.
• Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies for clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated expertise in Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability across personal/commercial lines.
• Provide effective communications, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on issues.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and ADRs.
• Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable settlements.
• Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
• Manage disposition of assigned cases promptly and efficiently.
• Establish professional relationships with courts, bar, colleagues, and external partners.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
• Utilize Generative AI tools to generate content for decision-making and recommendations.
• Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients, and claims customers.
• Mentor and coach staff.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

New York State Bar

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Sr Trial Counsel - LM07IE 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 remote opportunity for a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant, demonstrated trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents.

The Senior Trial Counsel will have the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial and will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. As a Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative team of experienced litigators handling complex litigation and high exposure cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
• Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
• Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations.
• Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers.
• Mentor and coach staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required.
• Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
• Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
• Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Strong computer and technological skills.
• Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
• Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
• Demonstrate Expense discipline.
• Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
• Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
• Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.

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: $138,800 - $208,200

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

About Us

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.