Senior Staff Attorney

The Hartford

. Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation .

Posted 10/12/2026full-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 expertise in insurance defense litigation, including strong legal research, writing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate legal information to clients and partners. Proficient in preparing legal documents and presenting cases in various legal settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctorate (JD)Licensed to Practice in New York StateMinimum 7 Years Insurance Defense ExperienceStrong Legal Research and Writing SkillsKnowledge of Area Courts

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPleadings PreparationMotions DraftingDiscovery PreparationTrial PreparationEvidence PresentationLitigation Strategy DevelopmentClaims HandlingFactual Issue AnalysisProcedural Issue Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize DutiesInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

A.I. ToolsLegal Research SoftwareCase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of NYS Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice in Federal Courts

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLitigationClaims CasesAlternative Dispute ResolutionContinuing Legal Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation
Analyze substantive, procedural, legal, and factual issues
Conduct extensive legal research and develop and present defense strategies
Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs
Communicate legal information, advice, and services to clients and claims partners
Communicate with courts, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases
Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions
Provide opinions to attorneys, staff, clients, and claims customers
Attend continuing legal education seminars

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required
Member in good standing of NYS Bar Association
Minimum of 7 years insurance defense legal experience
Knowledge of area courts
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time
Strong communication, computer and technological skills
Ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation
Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks & Benefits (details not specified)