Associate Staff or Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

The Hartford; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Associate Staff or Staff Attorney for Workers' Compensation cases in California. This remote position requires a JD and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal growth and CLE. Responsibilities include legal research, case management, and collaboration with claims partners.

Benefits

Flexible arrangements

Business casual environment

Continuous legal education opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed in California with JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of legal experience for Staff Attorney role.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex factual issues and conduct extensive legal research.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and trial briefs autonomously.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners for optimal results.

Skills

Research

Writing

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Customer Service

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Staff or Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

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.

Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters, and we put the customer at the center of all we do. The Staff/Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house, fully remote position handling a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.

This role offers a collaborative learning environment with remote work and onsite appearances approximately 4 times annually in partnership with our Attorney Staff. We are committed to personal growth and excellent customer service, and we proudly provide CLE opportunities throughout the year. If you are passionate about law and enjoy collaborating within a matrixed environment with direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze complex factual issues and conduct extensive legal research.
2. Develop and present defense strategies independently.
3. Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, petitions, trial briefs, and support defense strategies autonomously.
4. Collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve optimal results for insureds.
5. Communicate effectively and timely with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
6. Manage cases efficiently to facilitate prompt dispositions.
7. Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
8. Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.
9. Participate in team huddles and provide in-house training to junior staff and claims partners.
10. Engage in claims file reviews and continuous legal education to maintain expertise.

Qualifications:

Note: The position can be filled as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney based on experience.

Associate Attorney:

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed in California.
• Legal internship or clerkship experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the tripartite relationship is a plus.
• Strong customer service commitment, research, writing, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

Staff Attorney:

• At least 2 years of legal experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and licensed in California.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, organizational, and computer skills; LexisNexis experience is a plus.

Additional Information:

This is a remote position with travel 1-4 days per week within specified California locations. High-speed internet is required. We offer flexible arrangements and a business casual environment.

Compensation:

The annual base pay ranges from $81,840 to $172,200, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation includes potential bonuses, incentives, and recognition.

Equal Opportunity:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Federal law mandates completion of Form I-9 and proof of work eligibility. For more info, visit www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report.