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Team Leader

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Team Leader

Houston, TX

Team Leader Operations - LM08DE

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The Texas Staff Legal Office is seeking an Office Team Leader to oversee a seven (7) person team of legal professionals. This dynamic team is comprised of Legal Assistants and Clerical support staff. Our selected candidate shall ensure organizational and jurisdictional compliance with all deliverables, accuracy in the data input and quality of performance. They will seek to improve existing processes for greater efficiency. Additionally, the Office Team Leader shall ensure the alignment of resources along with quality assurance checks for the Claims Staff Legal office. Our Staff Legal Office team supports a diverse group of talented in-house Staff Attorneys practicing in Texas. We strive to deliver excellent customer service to our internal customers and external partners. While this position is a remote position, the selected candidate must be locally available and may be expected to go into the office once per week and on some occasions for specific events to be onsite at our Texas office as needed.

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Key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Train, coach and develop staff to enable optimal job performance and
the achievement of individual and professional goals
• Ensure and monitor appropriate levels of productivity of the team
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to new staff members
• Evaluate, acknowledge, and manage performance of support staff
• Ensure organizational and jurisdictional compliance with all required
turnaround times, accuracy in the data input and quality of
performance.
• Collect, analyze and report out on metrics relative to direct reports of
OTL and the TX SLO office as a whole.
• Conduct quality assurance checks in the TX SLO staff law office and
monitor the number of requests for re-scan and/or for originals,
escalating any concerns to appropriate parties.
• Undertake significant training and serve as a ATO/Passport technology
application subject matter expert to assist in particular
functions/administrative tasks and projects assigned to Operations
• Assist team with requests for assistance including but not limited
enhanced transcription services, the expanded use of OneDrive,
SharePoint; and other Staff Legal tools.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, lead
meetings and engage the team
• Ensure organizational and jurisdictional compliance with all required
deadlines, accuracy in the data input and quality of performance.
• Create and support an environment that supports diversity, equity and
inclusion, teamwork, ethics, and our work environment value
• Improve on processes for greater efficiency and better work product
• Demonstrate ability to be adaptable in a changing environment with
shifting priorities
• Deliver ad hoc training on our litigation management program, and serve
as a subject matter expert to assist in the team
• Provide team support with requests for assistance with vendors
• Effectively allocate staff resources thru staff alignment in support of optimal

legal support needs.
• Manage departmental expenses
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of new support staff as needed
• Support company initiatives including fostering a positive company
culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department
experience with Auto and General Liability matters. Workers'
compensation experience is a plus.
• Previous management experience is preferred, which may include direct
team oversight, project work and/or training/mentoring experience.
• Know and understand the document management process business
requirements for inbound documents and scanning, maintenance of
templates, and outbound documents
• Working knowledge of the Texas Tort laws and/or court systems. WC
knowledge is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong organization, prioritization, and analytical
skills
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Team-player with positive outlook and collaborative work style
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a
mentoring/training situation
• Demonstrated thought leadership with the ability to influence positive
outcomes
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams and other case
management software

This position will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of

coming into the Houston office as business needs arise.

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:

$81,840 - $122,760

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

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2521651_Houston
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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