Senior Trial Counsel - Remote Insurance Defense

Hartford; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Trial Counsel to lead complex insurance defense litigation from inception through trial. The role focuses on Labor Law, Construction site incidents, Premises and Products Liability, with opportunities to handle cases remotely across the New York metropolitan area.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of trial experience, NY bar admission, strong research, and excellent communication skills, plus willingness to travel to downstate venues and to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
• 15+ years of significant trial experience in Insurance Defense.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel to downstate venues.
• Federal Courts admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Handle cases in Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic guidance to staff and clients.
• Mentor and coach junior attorneys and staff.
• Utilize AI tools to support decision-making and content generation.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Trial Counsel to lead complex insurance defense litigation from inception through trial. The role focuses on Labor Law, Construction site incidents, Premises and Products Liability, with opportunities to handle cases remotely across the New York metropolitan area.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of trial experience, NY bar admission, strong research, and excellent communication skills, plus willingness to travel to downstate venues and to mentor junior staff.