Senior Trial Counsel, Insurance Defense

The Hartford

Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford handling complex litigation in New York. Requires extensive trial experience in insurance defense and personal liability cases.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $208,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, 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 because of level of experience and expertise
Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability
Provide effective and 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
Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements
Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines
Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners
Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership
Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations
Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers
Mentor and coach staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required
Member in good standing of New York State Bar
Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts
Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must
Strong communication skills – written and verbal
Strong computer and technological skills
Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve
Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop
Demonstrate Expense discipline
Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members
Able to travel to and handle cases venue in Westchester and Rockland Counties is a plus
Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdefense strategiespleadingswritten discoverydepositionsmotionsbriefstrial experiencelitigation skillsinsurance defense

Soft Skills

effective communicationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingleadershipself-motivatedintegritytrust buildingmentoringcoachingagile mindset

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (JD)licensed to practice in New York Statemember of New York State Bar