Senior Trial Counsel

The Hartford

. Litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $208,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with a focus on insurance defense, including the ability to analyze complex legal issues, prepare legal documents, and present cases effectively in various legal settings. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for maintaining professional relationships and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctorate (JD)Licensed To Practice In New York State15+ Years Insurance Defense Trial ExperienceKnowledge Of New York Supreme CourtsStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation SkillsLegal ResearchPleading PreparationDiscovery PreparationTrial ExperienceNegotiated SettlementsLegal OpinionsMentoring And CoachingCase ManagementExpense Discipline

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedAgile Growth MindsetIntegrityAbility To Build Trust

Tools & Technologies

Generative Artificial Intelligence ToolsLegal Research SoftwareCase Management SystemsDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Member In Good Standing Of New York State BarAdmission To Practice In Federal Courts

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLitigation Management GuidelinesNew York City Metropolitan AreaAlternative Dispute ResolutionDepositionsMotionsBriefsTrialsHearingsArbitrations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area
Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct extensive legal research
Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs without supervision
Provide communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues
Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions
Use trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements
Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases
Establish and maintain professional relationships with courts, the Bar, the office, and external business partners
Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients, and claims customers
Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to support decision-making and recommendations
Mentor and coach staff
Report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice in New York State
Member in good standing of New York State Bar
Minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant insurance defense trial experience
Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer and technological skills
Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve
Agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop
Demonstrated expense discipline
Demonstrated integrity while building trust with clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members
Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues
Admission 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 (specific benefits not detailed)