Assistant Managing Attorney

The Hartford

. Lead and develop attorneys to help them reach their full potential .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning while effectively managing change and promoting collaboration across legal jurisdictions. Utilizes data-driven insights to enhance performance and drive improvement in legal practices.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law School10+ Years Of Legal ExperienceDemonstrated Leadership ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsStrong Technology Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Legal PracticeTort LawWorkers’ Compensation LawChange LeadershipProject LeadershipCoachingMentoringData AnalysisPerformance AssessmentAI-Enabled Tools Adoption

Soft Skills

InfluencingBuilding TrustCollaborationIntellectual CuriosityProviding Constructive Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership In Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Or New Hampshire

Industry Keywords

Legal TechnologyCross-Office CollaborationOrganizational ChangeContinuous LearningAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop attorneys to help them reach their full potential
Set expectations and provide actionable feedback supporting performance and professional growth
Identify and prepare emerging leaders for future leadership opportunities
Delegate responsibility and create opportunities to lead initiatives, training, technology adoption and cross-office collaboration
Foster a culture of accountability, support, curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning
Define a high-performing, future-ready New England Staff Legal organization
Lead through organizational and technological change
Encourage experimentation, innovation and responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools and emerging legal technology
Translate strategy into priorities, expectations and measurable outcomes
Build partnerships across Staff Legal, Claims and other stakeholder groups
Use data, operational indicators and qualitative feedback to identify opportunities and drive improvement
Remove barriers to effective attorney and team performance
Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions
Build trust through transparent communication, consistency, candor and follow-through
Conduct difficult conversations and provide candid, constructive feedback
Model accountability and leadership behaviors

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Experience practicing law
Active bar membership in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New Hampshire, or eligibility to waive into the bar of one of these states
10+ years of legal experience
Demonstrated leadership experience through formal people management, coaching, mentoring, project leadership, training, change leadership or other meaningful leadership responsibilities
Strong commitment to developing others and preparing employees for broader responsibilities and future leadership opportunities
Ability to influence, coach and build trust with experienced legal professionals
Strong communication skills, including ability to provide candid, constructive feedback regarding case handling, litigation and trial skills, and presentation skills
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge existing practices and explore better ways of working
Ability to lead through ambiguity, organizational change and evolving business needs
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Comfort using data and metrics to identify trends, assess performance and inform decisions
Strong technology aptitude and enthusiasm for responsible adoption of AI and emerging legal technology
Ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions
Experience practicing Tort and/or Workers’ Compensation law preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Remote work schedule
Opportunities for professional growth and broader responsibilities