Senior Staff Attorney Workers' Compensation

The Hartford; New York (NY); Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to manage complex workers’ compensation litigation in New Jersey, with in-house collaboration across claims and legal teams. This remote-friendly role requires substantial trial experience and NJ bar membership.

The successful candidate will independently handle cases from inception through trial, prepare pleadings, and train junior staff. Travel for in-person hearings is required when necessary; base pay reflects market range for this senior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling all forms of complex/admitted/occupational/dependency Workers’ Compensation cases including but not limited to trials, motions for med and temp etc.
• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of New Jersey.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Strong computer skills, comfort working in paperless environment, on tasked based platform and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.
• Excellent writing skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, opposition to MMTs, trial briefs in support of defense strategies in collaboration with your staff legal team of legal assistants and paralegals.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford client/ insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues relative to the litigation.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials and at judicial/administrative hearings and motions.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

MS Office

Trial experience

Workers' compensation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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.

The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases in the North (Hackensack) and Western locations. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Workers compensation Law.

The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, opposition to MMTs, trial briefs in support of defense strategies in collaboration with your staff legal team of legal assistants and paralegals.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford client/ insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues relative to the litigation.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials and at judicial/administrative hearings and motions.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling all forms of complex/admitted/occupational/dependency Workers’ Compensation cases including but not limited to trials, motions for med and temp etc.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of New Jersey.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Strong computer skills, comfort working in paperless environment, on tasked based platform and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation.
• Excellent writing skills

Why Join the New Jersey Staff Legal Office?

You will join an experienced and collaborative legal team (legal assistants, paralegals and 10 attorney colleagues) committed to litigation excellence, strong Claims partnerships, professional development, and exceptional client service. Our attorneys are trusted legal partners who handle substantive matters, exercise independent judgment, contribute to office initiatives, and help strengthen the capabilities of colleagues and business partners.

This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel where required by a specific Judge or Court vicinage to in-person hearings, trials, motions etc.

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. Other rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition. 132,400 - $198,600

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