Senior Trial Counsel

The Hartford; United States; Remote; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate primarily in the New York City metropolitan area. You will handle cases from inception through trial with significant Labor Law, Construction site accidents, Premises, Products Liability, and Automobile claims, reporting to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.

You will work with a collaborative team of litigators on complex, high-exposure matters and mentor staff while leveraging AI tools to inform decisions and strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• Experience in insurance defense and trial practice is highly preferred.
• Admitted to Federal Courts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate expertise across Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law and Products Liability claims.
• Provide timely legal advice and communications to clients and claims teams.
• Prepare witnesses and present evidence at trials, hearings and arbitrations.
• Leverage trial experience to negotiate favorable settlements.
• Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines and manage case dispositions.
• Establish professional relationships with courts, bar, and external partners.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership, and initiative.
• Utilize Generative AI tools to assist decision-making and content generation.
• Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney and other leaders.
• Mentor and coach junior staff.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in New York State

Tools

Federal Courts admission

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. In this position the attorney will report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.

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

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