Senior Trial Counsel
About The Position
The Hartford is hiring an in-house Senior Trial Counsel for a remote position litigating cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The role is suited to an experienced attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Labor Law and construction-site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The attorney handles cases independently from inception through trial and works to achieve the best possible outcomes in pending litigation. They join a collaborative team handling complex litigation and high-exposure cases and report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in New York State and a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
- Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
- At least 15 years of significant, relevant insurance-defense trial experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple duties and manage time.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer and technological skills.
- Self-motivation to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
- Agile, growth mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
- Demonstrated expense discipline and integrity, with the ability to build trust with clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
- Ability to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice in Federal Courts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and 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.
- Apply expertise across personal and commercial lines of business, including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
- Provide 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.
- Use trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
- Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Ensure the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with the Court, the Bar, colleagues, and external business partners.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
- Use Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content supporting decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide legal opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients, and claims customers.
- Mentor and coach staff.
Benefits
- Short-term or annual bonuses may be offered.
- Long-term incentives may be offered.
- On-the-spot recognition may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
