Sr Staff Attorney

The Hartford • New York, NY

9h • Remote

About The Position

The Hartford is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney for an in-house, remote opportunity litigating cases in the New York City area, with the option to work in the company’s New York City office. The position is suited to an attorney with 7–10 years of litigation experience in motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accident cases. The attorney will independently manage cases and work in a collegial, collaborative environment.

The role involves preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs; conducting legal research; developing and presenting defense strategies; analyzing legal and factual issues; and providing timely legal advice and communications to Claims customers and clients. The attorney will also communicate with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel, work toward efficient case dispositions, and attend continuing legal education seminars.

Remote employees must have high-speed broadband cable internet with minimum upload/download speeds of 3 Mbps/30 Mbps. The provider-supplied device must be hardwired to the Hartford-issued router and/or computer.

The annualized base pay range is $132,400–$198,600. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of role competencies. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Requirements

• At least 7–10 years of legal litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• License to practice in New York State and membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Knowledge of New York Supreme and Civil courts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, with the ability to quickly leverage new software.
• Positive-minded, collaborative team-player attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle cases.
• Strategic thinking, thoughtful decision making, effective relationship-building, excellent writing, and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Federal admission in SDNY and EDNY.
• First Chair trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle lawsuits involving motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accidents.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision.
• Conduct legal research and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues.
• Provide effective and timely communications, legal advice, and other services to Claims customers and clients on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in accordance with established office procedures.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to promote total well-being for employees and their families.
• Potential short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree