Remote CA Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive bonus

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development

Employee assistance programs

Equipment and internet reimbursement

Job summary

The Hartford is expanding its California Workers’ Compensation team with a role that blends remote flexibility with the support of a national carrier. You will represent The Hartford and its policyholders from inception to resolution, collaborating with experienced attorneys and claims partners to deliver strong results.

We seek attorneys who thrive in a flexible, high-performing environment and who are committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage 100–115 active California workers’ compensation files in a team setting.
• Professional, client-focused communication and collaboration in a matrixed legal + claims environment.
• Comfort working in a primarily remote environment using technology to manage a paperless practice.
• WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills.
• Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling appeals.
• Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case management systems.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial.
• Develop and execute case strategy grounded in factual investigation, legal research, and risk evaluation.
• Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and appellate briefs as needed.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors.
• Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status and valuations.
• Build professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while maintaining diplomacy and advocacy.
• Contribute to learning culture through team huddles, file reviews, trainings for attorneys and claims partners.
• Stay current on California WC law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Californian Bar license

Tools

LexisNexis

Litigation/case management systems

Job description

The Hartford is expanding its California Workers’ Compensation team with a role that blends remote flexibility with the support of a national carrier. You will represent The Hartford and its policyholders from inception to resolution, collaborating with experienced attorneys and claims partners to deliver strong results.

We seek attorneys who thrive in a flexible, high-performing environment and who are committed to ongoing professional development.