Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense

The Hartford

Senior Staff Attorney litigating cases throughout Massachusetts for an insurance company. Independently handle all aspects of tort litigation, including research, pleadings, and trials.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently handle lawsuits involving premise liability, products liability, commercial and personal automobile accidents, construction site accidents, subrogation and property damage claims
Prepare pleadings, written discovery, reports, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision
Conduct legal research and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues
Provide effective and timely communications, 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
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings and alternative dispute resolutions
Prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

(7+) years of tort litigation experience preferred
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in Massachusetts
Member in good standing of Massachusetts Bar
Admission to Rhode Island or New Hampshire Bar is a plus
Federal admission is a plus
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are essential
Strong communication, computer and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.

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

tort litigationlegal researchwritingpleadings preparationdiscovery preparationmotion preparationbrief preparationdefense strategiescase analysistrial preparation

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillstime managementindependencepresentation skillsclient serviceproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitycollaboration

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (JD)Massachusetts Bar licenseRhode Island Bar admissionNew Hampshire Bar admissionFederal admission