Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

The Hartford; Arcadia (CA); Remote; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance company as a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney in Workers' Compensation. This remote position offers the opportunity to manage a designated caseload while collaborating with a dedicated team. You will engage in legal research, prepare complex legal documents, and represent clients in court. The role emphasizes personal growth and excellent customer service, making it ideal for those passionate about the law and teamwork. With flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for legal professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their field.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Business casual work environment

Continuing legal education opportunities

Short-term or annual bonuses

Long-term incentives

On-the-spot recognition

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal practice experience in Workers' Compensation.
• JD and California license required.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and conduct legal research.
• Prepare pleadings and present defense strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients and courts.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Workers' Compensation Law

Trial Experience

MS Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Lexis Nexis

Communication Skills

Self-direction

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Apply locations Brea, CA Arcadia, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2520493 Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEStaff Attorney - LM07EE

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 that will handle a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.

This position will be part of a collaborative learning environment offering remote work and onsite appearances in partnership with our Attorney Staff (approximately 4X annually). The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to provide excellent customer service to our insureds. As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we are proud to act as a CLE provider throughout the year! If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating within a matrixed business environment where you will have direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
• Participate in Team Huddles.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Note- This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience.

Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel 1-4 days per week (pending future court openings) within the following geography: Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys and Oxnard, California. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

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:

$114,800 - $192,000

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age