The Hartford

Senior Legal Assistant

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerThe Hartford
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Sr Legal Assistant - LU10BN

We’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 comprehensive litigation support in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic and rewarding setting, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and enjoys managing a diverse caseload while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Our collaborative and team-oriented legal support staff consists of 20 dedicated professionals who are passionate about insurance defense and committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. The selected candidate will work remotely in support of our Brea, California office, while remaining an integral part of a supportive team that values professionalism, innovation, and continuous growth.

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Key responsibilities are as follows:

Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare, e-file and serve (as appropriate) correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, deposition notice and other documents required by California courts and sometimes federal courts
Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications and depositions including scheduling of depositions and other events
Assists attorneys as needed in preparation for trial
Reviews electronic mail daily
Maintains our electronic legal files
Processes invoices for payment
Offers professional diplomacy during each interaction with clients, opposing counsel, attorneys, teammates, claim partners and court employees
Assists in overall support of the office as needed which could include: case matching, mail handling, filing in an electronic case management system, CD duplication, PDF creation and compilation, file conversion, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified Senior Legal Assistants shall possess the following qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department is highly preferred
Tort experience in personal injury work is required
Trial preparation experience is a plus
Successful candidates will have experience in a high-volume litigation environment with experience in document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar maintenance and data maintenance for clients
Strong working knowledge of California Court systems and be resourceful in looking up court rules
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with case management software
Strong familiarity with 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, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
Must be able 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:

$58,000 - $87,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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