Remote Senior Workers' Compensation Attorney (CA)

The Hartford; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive bonus plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney to represent policyholders and The Hartford in California workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution. This remote role offers the flexibility of California-based work with periodic in-person appearances as needed.

You will handle all phases of defense, develop case strategy, draft motions and briefs, and coordinate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes while supporting professional growth and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Independently manage a caseload of 100-115 active California workers’ compensation files.
• Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to manage a paperless practice.
• Experience with litigation/case management systems.

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 when 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; maintain diplomacy and advocacy.
• Contribute to a learning culture through team huddles, roundtables, and training sessions.
• Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

California bar admission

Legal research & writing

California workers’ compensation

WCAB trial/hearing experience

LexisNexis

Mentoring/training

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney to represent policyholders and The Hartford in California workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution. This remote role offers the flexibility of California-based work with periodic in-person appearances as needed.

You will handle all phases of defense, develop case strategy, draft motions and briefs, and coordinate with experts to achieve favorable outcomes while supporting professional growth and a collaborative