Senior Trial Counsel - Remote Insurance Defense

Hartford; 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

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.