Managing Attorney

The Hartford

Managing Attorney leading Maryland legal team at The Hartford. Overseeing legal operations, providing strategic legal advice, and fostering a positive collaborative work environment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $167,200 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and direct all legal operations and staff within the Maryland office
Provide strategic legal advice and representation to The Hartford in complex insurance defense litigation
May assist in overseeing a caseload of litigated files
Ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of legal matters
Collaborate with claims adjusters, internal business partners, and external counsel
Monitor and analyze legal trends, legislative changes, and regulatory developments impacting the insurance industry in Maryland
Develop and implement best practices for legal operations, case management, and litigation strategies
Manage office budget and resources effectively
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth and development
Participate in roundtables
Gather, compile, and analyze data and statistics from multiple sources for preparation of monthly reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active and in good standing membership with the Maryland Bar
Minimum of 10 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a law firm or corporate legal department
Exceptional trial advocacy, negotiation, and mediation skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with great attention to detail required
Experience analyzing data and able to derive value-added business insights from this analysis
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in legal research software and case management systems
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; advanced Excel skills required
Demonstrated ability to adopt and leverage emerging legal technology and advanced digital tools to improve efficiency and work quality
Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity
Willing and able to travel as required, up to 10% of the time

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

insurance defense litigationtrial advocacynegotiationmediationlegal researchdata analysiscase managementbudget managementlitigation strategiesemerging legal technology

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationprofessional integrityability to manage priorities

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Maryland Bar membership