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The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Sr. Legal Assistant. This fully remote position will support the Long Island New York Staff Legal Office. The selected candidate will join an experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals who strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. We foster personal growth and are driven to provide excellent customer service to our claim partners and clients.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Legal Assistant to provide full litigation support. The ideal candidate will join a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding. Our collaborative, team-oriented legal support staff is passionate about insurance defense. Key responsibilities include:
Maintain law office master calendar for 15 attorneys based on Court notifications and scheduled depositions
Utilize appropriate software to timely prepare, e-file and serve (as appropriate) correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, deposition notices, and other documents required by the New York court system
Assist in trial preparation
Review electronic and scanned mail daily
Maintain electronic legal files
Process invoices for payment
Process HIPPA-compliant authorizations and follow-up on medical records requests
Provide professional communication in all interactions with clients, opposing counsel, attorneys, teammates, claim partners and court personnel
Provide cross-coverage for team members, ensuring continuity of operations during absences and peak workloads
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant
Strong working knowledge of the New York court systems and processes
Tort experience in personal injury work is strongly preferred
Trial preparation experience is a plus
Demonstrated experience in a high-volume litigation environment, including familiarity with document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar management, and data maintenance
Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency with case management software
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, particularly in prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
Ability to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF, and JPG formats
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$49,920 - $74,880Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant
- Strong working knowledge of the New York court systems and processes
- Tort experience in personal injury work
- Trial preparation experience
- Demonstrated experience in a high-volume litigation environment, including document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar management, and data maintenance
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency with case management software
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, particularly in prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
- Ability to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF, and JPG formats
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc..
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Insights
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