Senior Legal Assistant

Sr Legal Assistant - LU10BNWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide full litigation support. The ideal candidate will enjoy joining a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding. Our collaborative, team-oriented nine-member legal team is passionate about insurance defense.Work ArrangementsThis position is remote but supports our Seattle, Washington office, which handles cases in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Applicants must reside within this region to provide appropriate support and maintain familiarity with local jurisdictions.Key ResponsibilitiesUtilize appropriate software to timely prepare, e-file, and serve (as appropriate) correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, deposition notices, and other documents required by Washington, Oregon, and Idaho state courts, and sometimes federal court systemsMaintain and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling deadlines, court dates, and depositions, using Outlook calendaring toolsAssist attorneys as needed in preparation for trialProvide extensive scheduling and calendar coordination, including depositions and client meetingsReview electronic mail daily and respond or route as appropriateMaintain electronic legal files in a paperless environmentProcess invoices for paymentLeverage AI tools and systems, where applicable, to support document drafting, organization, and workflow efficiencyDemonstrate professional diplomacy in all interactions with clients, opposing counsel, attorneys, teammates, claim partners, and court personnelAssist in overall office support as needed, including case matching, mail handling, electronic filing, PDF creation and compilation, file conversion, and related tasksQualificationsQualified Senior Legal Assistants should possess the following:Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a paperless insurance defense law firm or corporate legal departmentTort, construction defect, and subrogation experience strongly preferredTrial preparation experience is a plusExperience in a high-volume litigation environment, including document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendaring and scheduling, and client data maintenanceFamiliarity with or ability to work with AI tools and systems to enhance productivity and workflow efficiencyStrong working knowledge of applicable court systems and resourcefulness in researching court rulesExcellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skillsProficiency with case management softwareStrong familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint)Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsExceptional organizational skills, especially in prioritizing work across multiple attorneysAbility to manipulate electronic documents such as PDF, TIF, and JPG formatsCompensationThe 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:$58,000 - $87,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age