Senior Staff Attorney

The Hartford

. Independently handle lawsuits involving motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accidents .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $198,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal litigation expertise with a focus on motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law/construction accidents. Proficient in legal research, writing, and developing defense strategies while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctorate (JD)License to Practice in New York StateStrong Legal Research and Writing SkillsKnowledge of New York Supreme and Civil Courts

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPleadings PreparationMotions and Briefs DraftingDefense Strategy DevelopmentCase Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsCollaborative Team-Player Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Technology-Driven EnvironmentLegal Software Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of New York State Bar

Industry Keywords

Motor-Vehicle AccidentsPremises LiabilityLabor LawConstruction AccidentsFederal Admission in SDNY and EDNY

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 consistent with established office procedures
Promptly, efficiently and effectively dispose of assigned cases
Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal litigation experience
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
License to practice in New York State
Member in good standing of New York State Bar
Knowledge of New York Supreme and Civil courts
Federal admission in SDNY and EDNY is a plus
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities
First Chair trial experience is a plus but not required
Strong communication, computer and technological skills
Ability to quickly leverage new software
Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude
High-speed broadband cable internet service with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps
Internet provider supplied device must be hardwired to the Hartford-issued router and/or computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package to promote total well-being for employees and their families
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Remote work opportunity
Option to work in the New York City office
Continuing legal education seminars