Senior Trial Counsel

The Hartford•New York, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Hartford is hiring an in-house Senior Trial Counsel for a remote role litigating cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The position 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, working to achieve the best possible results in pending litigation as part of a collaborative team handling complex litigation and high-exposure cases. The position reports 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 ability to prioritize multiple duties and manage time.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer and technological skills.
Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
Agile, growth mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
Expense discipline.
Demonstrated integrity and 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, 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 pursue favorable negotiated settlements.
Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases.
Establish and maintain professional working 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.
Travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.