Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense

The Hartford

Senior Staff Attorney specializing in insurance defense litigation in Houston and surrounding areas. Handling complex cases with a focus on delivering favorable results for clients.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $198,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle complex and high exposure litigation
Analyze intricate substantive and procedural 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
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in Texas state and local federal courts
Knowledge of Harris County and surrounding Counties with available transportation
Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association
Minimum of 7+ years of civil tort matters experience
Documented first or second chair jury trial/appellate preferred
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must
Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationlegal researchdefense strategiespleadingswritten discoverydepositionsmotionsappellate briefsjury trialcivil tort matters

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillstime managementindependencepresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingclient relationsteam collaborationadaptability

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (JD)Texas state bar licenseBar Association membership